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Ground Turkey Rice Bowls with Bang Bang Sauce Recipe

Ground Turkey Rice Bowls with Bang Bang Sauce Recipe
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These quick and easy ground turkey rice bowls are topped with bang bang sauce that makes the most simple meal level up in a big way. Seasoned browned ground turkey with soy sauce, sriracha, and seasoning, tossed in spicy sauce, and added to rice bowls with all the toppings, creating a delicious weeknight meal the whole family will love.

Ingredients

Ground Turkey Mixture

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil or favorite cooking oil
  • 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tsp grated ginger
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • 3 Tbsp soy sauce, low sodium
  • 1–2 Tbsp sriracha
  • 2–3 T chicken broth
  • 2 tsp honey
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp sea salt, more or less to taste
  • 2 tsp cornstarch

Bang Bang Sauce

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 3 Tbsp sweet chili sauce
  • ½–1 Tbsp sriracha
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tsp honey

Rice Bowl Options

  • rice
  • shredded carrots
  • sliced cucumbers
  • shelled edamame
  • pickled onions
  • avocado
  • shredded cabbage
  • sliced green onion
  • sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Prep Bang Bang Sauce: Add all of the bang bang sauce ingredients to a small bowl. Whisk well to combine. Adjust flavor by adding more spice with extra sriracha or cutting it a bit with more honey or sweet chili sauce. Chill until ready to serve.
  2. Prepare the Ground Turkey Mixture: Over medium-high heat, add a drizzle of sesame oil to a large skillet. When glistening, add the ground turkey and break into smaller pieces. When turkey is browned and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, shift heat to medium-low and add in remaining ingredients, except the cornstarch. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. To thicken the mixture, sprinkle cornstarch over top and stir to combine. Optional: stir in about 2 tablespoons of the bang bang sauce into the meat just before serving.
  3. Assemble Rice Bowls: Add rice, veggies, and preferred toppings to bowls. Spoon the ground turkey mixture in, drizzle bang bang sauce over top, and garnish with sliced green onion and sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Store leftovers separately in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The turkey will keep for about 3-4 days while the sauce is good for up to a week. Freeze the turkey mixture for up to 3 months after tossing it in the sauce.
  • If the ground turkey mixture becomes dry, add more soy sauce or broth as needed.

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