Description
This Bang Bang Ground Turkey Rice Bowl is a vibrant and flavorful dish combining tender ground turkey, crisp vegetables, and fluffy jasmine rice all tossed in a creamy, spicy bang bang sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner, this recipe offers a delicious balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors with an easy skillet method.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped broccoli
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Bang Bang Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Seasonings and Oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook Rice: Begin by cooking jasmine rice according to package instructions so it is ready and warm when needed.
- Prepare Bang Bang Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha sauce, and lime juice to create the bang bang sauce. Set it aside.
- Heat Skillet: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
- Cook Turkey: Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Season Turkey: Once the turkey is cooked, add soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine all flavors.
- Add Vegetables: Add the chopped red bell pepper, carrots, and broccoli to the skillet. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Mix in Sauce: Remove the skillet from heat and stir in half of the bang bang sauce, coating the turkey and vegetables thoroughly.
- Assemble Bowls: Place a mound of cooked jasmine rice into individual serving bowls.
- Add Turkey Mixture: Top the rice with the turkey and vegetable mixture from the skillet.
- Drizzle Sauce: Drizzle the remaining bang bang sauce over each bowl for extra flavor.
- Garnish: Sprinkle sliced green onions and sesame seeds on top for added texture and taste.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy this flavorful and satisfying meal!
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey with ground chicken or lean ground beef if preferred.
- Adjust the sriracha quantity to control the spiciness of the bang bang sauce.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Make sure not to overcook the vegetables to retain crunch and nutrients.
- This recipe can be meal-prepped by storing components separately and assembling before eating.
