Ground Turkey Zucchini Skillet
A quick and healthy stir-fry featuring ground turkey and zucchini in a savory sauce.
Equipment
- Skillet Large skillet for sautéing ingredients
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 large zucchini, sliced and quartered
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1 lb ground turkey
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce by combining soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, grated garlic, grated ginger, cornstarch, water, and chili garlic sauce in a bowl. Mix well and set aside.
- Dice the onion and slice the zucchini into rounds, then quarter the rounds. Make sure to cut them evenly for uniform cooking.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add cooking oil, then sauté the diced onion and zucchini for 4-5 minutes until the onion is translucent and the zucchini is lightly browned. This step enhances the flavors of the vegetables. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook the ground turkey until browned. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Return the sautéed veggies to the skillet with the turkey. Pour the sauce over the mixture, ensuring everything is coated well.
- Let the sauce simmer for 2 minutes to thicken and coat the turkey and zucchini. Keep an eye on it to prevent burning.
- Remove the skillet from heat. Serve hot with optional sliced green onions, red pepper flakes, sesame seeds, and cooked rice for a complete meal.
- Enjoy your delicious turkey zucchini stir-fry!
Notes
Recipe notes: Feel free to add other vegetables or adjust the spice level to your preference.