Spicy Thai Ground Turkey Recipe

Name: Spicy Thai Ground Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tbsp freshy sqeezed lime juice; 3 tbsp granulated sugar; 1 - 2 tsp Chili Garlic Sauce (sambal-olek); 2 tsp sesame oil; 2 tbsp water; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 red chili, rebs & seeds removed, julienned; 2 cloves of garlic, minced; 1 tsp freshly grated ginger; 1 lb extra lean turkey, beef or pork; 1 large onion, julienned; 1-2 carrots, julienned; 1 cup cilantro leaves

Servings: persons

2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp freshy sqeezed lime juice
3 tbsp granulated sugar
1 - 2 tsp Chili Garlic Sauce (sambal-olek)
2 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp water
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 red chili, rebs & seeds removed, julienned
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tsp freshly grated ginger
1 lb extra lean turkey, beef or pork
1 large onion, julienned
1-2 carrots, julienned
1 cup cilantro leaves

1
In a small measuring cup, combine the first 7 ingredients and stir well. Set aside.
2
In a large skillet or sautee pan, heat oil over med-high heat. Add chili, garlic and ginger to pan and cook for approximately 30 seconds. Add in gound meat, breaking it up with a spoon until it is crumbly, completely cooked through and well browned. Add in carots and onions and toss to combine.
3
Pour sauce into the skillet around the outside of the ground meat mixture. Gently stir to combine. As sauce boils and reduces, it will glaze the meat mixture. Continue to cook until almost all the liquid has either evaporated or been absorbed and the meat mixture is glossy.
4
Serve over steamed rice, noodles or washed lettuce leaves.
5
Garnish with lots of fresh Cilantro leaves

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce, 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp freshy sqeezed lime juice, 3 tbsp granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Spicy Thai Ground Turkey falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Spicy Thai Ground Turkey

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Variations & substitutions

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