A simple and quick meal that is perfect for busy weeknights! This healthy ground turkey broccoli stir-fry is packed with flavor, but couldn’t be easier to put together.
It’s Thursday! Which means it’s almost Friday and we have a snow storm coming. People are scrambling to get their snow shovels, bread, eggs, and milk. Stores are selling OUT of said items. That’s just crazy to me!
I just can’t fathom that snow shovels would be so hard to come by. Do people just throw them away from year to year? Sure, every so often you need to replace your shovel, but it seems every time there is a possibility of snow, stores are selling out. This is the northeast and we do get snow every year. Meaning, most people should have a shovel.
My plans for riding out the storm? Steak, wine, and a good book.
I do have to go to the grocery store later, though. Wish me luck. ?
Let’s talk stir-fry.
I make a stir-fry at least a few times a month. It’s just so simple to throw leftover meats and veggies together, flavor it up, and serve it over rice. Stir-frys are my favorite for busy weeknights or when I don’t know what to make.
For this one, I used ground turkey that I had in the freezer. I really loved the ground turkey in here – it was so tender and quick cooking. To really add flavor, I marinated it with a little garlic, ginger, and soy sauce while I prepared the rest of the dish.
Not only does this stir-fry come together super fast, but it’s healthy too! It’s also very versatile – you can use whatever meat and veggies you have on hand. It’s the perfect recipe for when you don’t know what to make and you need to clean out the fridge!
- 1 Pound Ground Turkey
- 2 Garlic Cloves, finely minced
- 1 Teaspoon Freshly Grated Ginger
- 2 Teaspoons Gluten Free Soy Sauce
- 3 Tablespoons Coconut Oil, divided
- 1 Onion, thinly sliced
- 2 Carrots, peeled and grated
- 2 Small-Medium Heads Broccoli, cut into florets and then halved
- Salt & Pepper, to taste
- 1 Teaspoon Chili Paste, or more to taste
- 1 Lime, juiced
- Scallions, thinly sliced for garnish
- Hot Cooked Rice, for serving
- In a medium bowl, break up the ground turkey and add in the garlic, ginger, and soy sauce. Mix well and set aside to marinate while you prep the rest of the dish. Heat a large wok over high heat and add in 1 tablespoon of the coconut oil. Once it’s melted and the wok is very hot, add in the onion and stir-fry until soft, about 1-2 minutes. Add in the carrots and broccoli and continue stir-frying until the vegetables are crisp-tender. Season the mixture well with salt and pepper and remove the veggies to a bowl or plate.
- Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons in the wok and when it heats up add in the ground turkey. Let the turkey sit, untouched, for about 30 seconds or until it starts to brown. Begin breaking up the turkey and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until it’s cooked through.
- Add the vegetables back into the wok and toss well to heat through. Stir in the chili paste and mix well.
- Serve the stir-fry over rice and top with scallions and a squeeze of lime juice.
First and foremost, I hope you are staying warm! I never thought to use ground turkey in a stir fry, what a great idea! Also, I wanted to let you know I’ll be giving you a shoutout in tomorrow’s post on InPSYCHful Living. I drew some inspiration from your recent post on squash carbonara and I’ll be linking readers to your post and I’ll be raving about Fashionable Foods in general for all my recipe needs! 🙂
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I’m trying my best to stay warm 😉 Thank you so much for the shoutout – I really appreciate it. Thank you for the kind words, Ali 🙂
I love stir fry’s because they are such a great way to use up stuff hanging out in the fridge and freezer. This turkey and broccoli stir fry looks delicious, Keri!! I always have ground turkey in my freezer and broccoli in my fridge, so you can bet I will be whipping this together soon!
P.S I am suuuuper excited for the snow storm! 🙂 Stay warm my friend! xo Cheers!
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Same here! They are best way to use everything up. I’m excited for the snow too – it’s been a while since I’ve been in a big one. It seems every time there’s a storm, I always miss it because I’m somewhere else. Not this time – I plan on being snowed in all weekend! Thanks Cheyanne!
I don’t get why people are like that, either! We get our fair share of storms here in Chicago, and people are crazy with buying shovels, salt, etc. I mean, we live in the midwest, so it’s a given deal that we will get snow. Crazy people! 🙂 This stir fry looks amazing, Keri! I love that you used ground turkey in here. I’ve never actually used it in a dish like this before, so I love the healthier twist. Sounds perfect for riding out the storm! 🙂
I’ll never understand it! I think people are extra crazy for this one because we haven’t had any snow here yet. I plan on enjoying being snowed in by the fire all weekend! Thanks Gayle!
Yum this is something I could even make. Lol
You do a fantastic job with your blog! Keep up the good work
Yes, you definitely could and SHOULD make this Mom! Thank you 🙂
I love stir fries- they’re so great for quick week night meals. I feel like I always just do vegetables and chicken though, using ground turkey is such a great idea. Bookmarking your recipe for later 🙂
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Made this and it was delicious! Will definitely make again. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for letting me know, Rianna! So happy you enjoyed!
This was very good, and just what I had in the fridge–thanks! =)
Thanks for sharing. So glad you enjoyed it, Heather!
I was super skeptical to make this since I’ve never used ground meat in a stir fry, but, I made it tonight and it was delicious! Family loved it! Even my picky eater!!
Thanks for sharing, Debbie! I’m so glad it was a hit ?
Great idea for a ground turkey. Family really enjoy it . Will definitly make more . Thank you for your ideas..
Thank you, Robert! So happy your family enjoyed ?
I used Costco’s Yoshida Teriyaki Sauce, poured some onto cooked ground turkey, then I stir fried sliced green pepper, onion, shaved carrots, and broccoli florets. Then I combined everything AND IT WAS A HIT WITH ALL THE FAMILY AND A FRIEND! My niece’s 15 month old son ate TWO small bowls. I served this with SEEDS OF CHANGE (Costco) Brown & Red Rice to which I added a little chicken broth. Try it, your family will enjoy this meal! Thanks very much for the idea, Keri!
This was a healthy, fast meal that served 6 adults and 1 child! Seeds of Change Rice is ready in 3 minutes!
Don’t know URL, sorry!
Made this for dinner for my healthy conscious son. he loved it! I had a few bites…it was yummy!
Glad he loved it!
What if I don’t have a wok?
Looking for making this dish. How long do we cook the vegestables when they are on their own and when u incorporate them with the ground turkey??