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Easy Honey Garlic Ground Turkey in 25 Minutes

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A quick and delicious weeknight dinner featuring juicy ground turkey in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, ready in just 25 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450g) ground turkey (93% lean)
  • 1/3 cup (110g) honey
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) low-sodium soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon (8g) cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 3–4 green onions, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil (avocado or canola)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and grated ginger. Set aside. In another small bowl, mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water to make a slurry. Set aside.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon neutral oil and let it get hot.
  3. Add minced garlic and stir constantly for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add ground turkey to the skillet. Break it into crumbles with a wooden spoon. Let cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes to sear, then stir and cook until no longer pink, about 5-6 minutes total. Drain excess liquid, leaving about 1 tablespoon.
  5. Pour the honey-soy mixture over the cooked turkey. Stir well and let come to a simmer, about 1 minute.
  6. Stir the cornstarch slurry and pour into the skillet. Stir continuously until sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
  7. Turn off heat. Drizzle sesame oil over the turkey and stir to combine.
  8. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately over rice, quinoa, or lettuce cups.

Notes

For best results, use 93% lean ground turkey to keep the meat moist. Don’t skip the sear—letting the turkey brown adds flavor. Mix the sauce ingredients before adding to the pan to prevent burning. Have your side dish ready before starting the turkey as this dish cooks quickly.

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