Korean-Style Ground Turkey
A quick and savory ground turkey dish enhanced with bold Korean flavors, perfect for weeknight meals or meal prep.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey (93/7 or 85/15) Leaner cooks faster but can be drier.
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce Or tamari for gluten-free.
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil Toasted sesame oil adds the best aroma.
- 1 tablespoon gochujang Korean chili paste — adjust to taste.
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated Or 1 teaspoon ground ginger in a pinch.
- 1 cup cooked rice or lettuce leaves for wrapping
- 1 green onion chopped (white and green parts)
Instructions
Cooking
- Heat a large skillet over medium. Add the ground turkey and break it up with a spatula. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat if there’s a lot.
- Push the turkey to the side and add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the soy sauce, sesame oil, and gochujang. Stir well so the paste dissolves and evenly coats the turkey. Cook another 2–3 minutes so the flavors meld and the mixture is heated through. Taste and adjust — add a splash of water if it seems too thick.
- Stir in the chopped green onions and remove from heat. Serve immediately over hot rice or spoon into lettuce leaves for wraps.
Notes
For lower sodium, reduce soy sauce to 1 tbsp and add 1 tbsp water. Best served over rice or in lettuce wraps. Can add vegetables like bell pepper or carrots for more nutrition.