These Sesame Ground Turkey Bowls are a flavorful, quick, and healthy meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights! Lean ground turkey is cooked with ginger, garlic, and a savory sesame sauce, then served over rice or noodles with a crunchy coleslaw mix. This dish is versatile, satisfying, and packed with delicious Asian-inspired flavors. Garnish with hoisin sauce and sesame seeds for a finishing touch that elevates each bowl to restaurant-quality!
Ingredients
Ground Turkey and Vegetables
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1 ½ teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 cups coleslaw mix
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Cooked rice or noodles, for serving
- Hoisin sauce and sesame seeds, to drizzle and sprinkle on top as a flavorful garnish.
Sauce
- ⅓ cup water
- ⅓ cup of beef broth or chicken broth for added depth and richness in flavor.
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together water, beef or chicken broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sriracha, sesame oil, and cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.
- Cook the Turkey: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground turkey, breaking it up with a spatula until browned and fully cooked. Add minced ginger and garlic, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add Coleslaw Mix: Stir in the coleslaw mix and cook for 2-3 minutes until the cabbage is slightly softened but still crisp.
- Add the Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the turkey and vegetables. Stir and let simmer for 2-3 minutes, until the sauce has thickened and coats the turkey and veggies evenly.
- Assemble Bowls: Serve the sesame ground turkey mixture over a bed of cooked rice or noodles. Garnish with sliced green onions, a drizzle of hoisin sauce, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
- Serve: Enjoy warm, adjusting sriracha or soy sauce to taste if desired.
Conclusion
These Sesame Ground Turkey Bowls are a delicious, balanced meal that’s as quick to make as it is satisfying. The sauce brings together flavors of sesame, soy, and ginger, perfectly complementing the lean turkey and fresh vegetables. This recipe is ideal for meal prep or a fast dinner that doesn’t sacrifice flavor!
Sesame Ground Turkey Bowls with Ginger and Garlic
Ingredients
Ground Turkey and Vegetables
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1 ½ teaspoons fresh ginger minced
- 3 cloves garlic finely minced
- 2 cups coleslaw mix
- 2 green onions sliced
- Cooked rice or noodles for serving
- Hoisin sauce and sesame seeds to drizzle and sprinkle on top as a flavorful garnish.
Sauce
- ⅓ cup water
- ⅓ cup of beef broth or chicken broth for added depth and richness in flavor.
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sriracha adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together water, beef or chicken broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sriracha, sesame oil, and cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.
- Cook the Turkey: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground turkey, breaking it up with a spatula until browned and fully cooked. Add minced ginger and garlic, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add Coleslaw Mix: Stir in the coleslaw mix and cook for 2-3 minutes until the cabbage is slightly softened but still crisp.
- Add the Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the turkey and vegetables. Stir and let simmer for 2-3 minutes, until the sauce has thickened and coats the turkey and veggies evenly.
- Assemble Bowls: Serve the sesame ground turkey mixture over a bed of cooked rice or noodles. Garnish with sliced green onions, a drizzle of hoisin sauce, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
- Serve: Enjoy warm, adjusting sriracha or soy sauce to taste if desired.