Description

Quick and easy ground turkey rice bowls with a spicy-sweet bang bang sauce. Perfect for a flavorful and customizable weeknight dinner the whole family will enjoy.

Ingredients

Ground Turkey Mixture:

1 lb ground turkey
1 Tbsp sesame oil (or preferred cooking oil)
2–3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp grated ginger
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp onion powder
3 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
1–2 Tbsp sriracha
2–3 Tbsp chicken broth
2 tsp honey
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp sea salt (adjust to taste)
2 tsp corn starch

Bang Bang Sauce:

½ cup mayonnaise
3 Tbsp sweet chili sauce
½–1 Tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
1 tsp rice vinegar
2 tsp honey

Rice Bowl Options:

Cooked rice
Shredded carrots
Sliced cucumbers
Shelled edamame
Pickled onions
Avocado
Shredded cabbage
Sliced green onion
Sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together all ingredients for the bang bang sauce until smooth. Adjust flavor with more sriracha or honey as desired. Chill until ready to serve.

2. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it apart, until browned and cooked through (165°F).

3. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sriracha, chicken broth, honey, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.

4. Sprinkle cornstarch over the mixture and stir well to thicken.

5. Optional: Stir about 2 tablespoons of bang bang sauce into the turkey mixture just before serving.

6. Assemble bowls with a base of rice and any desired toppings like carrots, cucumber, edamame, cabbage, or avocado.

7. Spoon the turkey mixture over rice and drizzle generously with bang bang sauce.

8. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Notes

Store turkey and sauce separately in airtight containers in the fridge. Turkey lasts 3–4 days; sauce lasts up to a week.

Freeze turkey mixture (with or without sauce) for up to 3 months. Thaw and reheat as needed.

If the turkey mixture becomes dry, add a splash of soy sauce or broth.

Great for meal prep—store rice, turkey, and toppings separately to assemble fresh bowls throughout the week.