Description
Ground Turkey and Peppers Stir-Fry is a quick, healthy, and flavorful dish made with lean ground turkey, colorful bell peppers, and a savory stir-fry sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner served over rice or noodles.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Cooked rice or noodles, for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it apart, until browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add bell peppers and onion to the pan. Sauté for 4–5 minutes, until slightly softened.
- Stir in garlic and ginger; cook for another 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Pour sauce over the turkey and vegetables. Stir well to coat and simmer for 2–3 minutes to heat through and blend flavors.
- Serve hot over cooked rice or noodles and garnish with green onions.
Notes
- Use lean ground turkey for a lighter option.
- Customize with other vegetables like snap peas, broccoli, or mushrooms.
- Great for meal prep—store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Add a squeeze of lime or sprinkle of sesame seeds for extra flavor.