Honey Garlic Ground Turkey
This Honey Garlic Ground Turkey is a quick and savory meal that combines ground turkey with a sweet honey garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground turkey Use lean turkey to keep it light and less oily.
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce salt if desired.
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced Mince garlic fresh for best flavor.
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or noodles (for serving)
- Green onions (for garnish, optional) Sprinkle chopped green onions on top for color.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and minced garlic.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground turkey over medium heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce over the turkey and stir to combine.
- Let it simmer for about 10 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve over cooked rice or noodles and garnish with chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
Cool the dish to room temperature before storing. Leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months. Use red pepper flakes for added heat or mix in vegetables for more nutrition. For a stickier glaze, apply techniques used in honey garlic ribs.