Easiest Ever Ground Turkey Stir Fry

This the Easiest Ever Ground Turkey Stir Fry! It’s perfect for weeknight dinners with a bunch of veggies and a delicious homemade sauce.

The homemade stir fry sauce ties everything together with a savory and slightly sweet kick that’ll have you coming back for seconds. Serve it over rice or noodles for a wholesome meal everyone will love!

Why you'll love this recipe

• Super healthy: It's low carb, high in lean protein and low in calories for a healthy lunch or dinner option (without sacrificing on flavor).
• Customizable: You can easily swap out the veggies and even the meat you use in this stir fry. The simple sauce will go with pretty much anything!

Ingredients and substitutions

• Olive oil – or another neutral oil like avocado oil, sunflower oil or grapeseed oil. If you're looking to add extra flavour, add in some sesame oil.
• Yellow onion – if you don't have yellow onion, you can use red onion, white onion or shallots.
• Ground turkey – ground chicken or pork would also work if you don’t have any ground turkey on hand.
• Carrot, red pepper, cabbage and green onions – swap out for any other veggies of your choice like peas, baby corn, water chestnuts, green beans, broccoli, bean sprouts, celery or mushrooms.

Stir fry sauce

• Low-sodium soy sauce – coconut aminos or tamari are the best substitutes for soy sauce.
• Honey – corn syrup, molasses or maple syrup will bring a bit of sweeteness.
• Garlic – I find that freshly minced garlic is best, but jarred minced garlic will work in a pinch.
• Ginger – if you don’t have any fresh ginger, use a bit of ground ginger powder.
• Sriracha – sambal oelek or sweet chili sauce will help add a bit of kick to your sauce.

How to make this ground turkey stir fry

Step 1: Prep your ingredients.

Chop the veggies and whisk together the soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger and sriracha.

Step 2: Sauté the onions.

Sauté the onions until softened.

Step 3: Cook the ground turkey.

Add the ground turkey and sauté until lightly browned.

Step 4: Add the veggies.

Sauté the carrot, bell peppers and cabbage.

Step 5: Stir in the sauce.

Cook until sauce thickens.

Step 6: Serve and enjoy!

Remove from heat, stir in the green onions and serve.

Frequently asked questions

How do I add flavour to the ground turkey?

Ground turkey has a mild taste, but the stir fry sauce for this recipe will give it plenty of flavour! The sauce is really easy to make and uses mostly pantry staples. All you need to do is mix together soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger and sriracha or chili sauce for a bit of kick.

How do I make the sauce thicker?

To thicken the sauce, create a slurry by mixing 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with 2 teaspoons of water. Stir this mixture into the sauce during cooking, allowing it to simmer until it reaches the thickness you want.

How can I add more flavor to the stir fry?

You can enhance the flavour by adding minced garlic and ginger when you're sautéing the onions. A splash of rice vinegar or a squeeze of lime juice can also brighten up the dish.

Can I use frozen vegetables?

Yes you can! You can sauté the frozen veggies right from frozen – they just might need to cook a bit longer until softened.

What to serve with this turkey stir fry

This is a pretty substantial meal on its own, but if you're looking for a little something to add, I'd recommend serving it with a side of cauliflower rice.

If you're not concerned about keeping this recipe low carb, you could serve it over cooked white or brown rice or even noodles.

It would also be delicious with some summer rolls or egg rolls!

Storing and reheating

Storing: Refrigerate for up to 5 days in airtight containers. Store individual portions for easy grab-and-go meals.

Reheating: Heat for 2-3 minutes in the microwave until warmed through. Or, sauté in a pan for 2-3 minutes to keep the veggies crisp.

Freezing: Freeze for up to 3 months. Store the turkey, veggies, and sauce separately for the best texture. Let the dish thaw overnight in the fridge, then reheat and combine in a pan.

Meal prep tools

• Grab some glass meal prep bowls if you plan on turning this recipe into leftovers.
• I get all my ground turkey from Butcher Box, conveniently delivered to me frozen.