Ground Turkey Rice Bowls (Print Version)

Seasoned ground turkey and crisp vegetables over rice, topped with creamy spicy Bang Bang sauce.

# Ingredient List:

→ Bang Bang Sauce

01 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
02 - 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
03 - 1 tablespoon Sriracha, adjusted to taste
04 - 1 tablespoon honey
05 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

→ Ground Turkey

06 - 1 lb ground turkey
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
09 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
10 - 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
11 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
12 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Rice Bowls

13 - 2 cups cooked jasmine or long-grain white rice
14 - 1 cup shredded carrots
15 - 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
16 - 1/2 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
17 - 1/4 cup chopped scallions
18 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
19 - Fresh cilantro or mint for garnish (optional)

# Directions:

01 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar until smooth and well combined. Set aside.
02 - Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the ground turkey, breaking it apart with a spatula. Season with soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook for 7 to 9 minutes until the turkey is no longer pink and slightly caramelized.
03 - Divide the cooked rice evenly among four bowls. Layer each with the seasoned ground turkey, shredded carrots, sliced cucumber, and red bell pepper.
04 - Drizzle each bowl generously with the Bang Bang sauce. Sprinkle scallions and sesame seeds over the top. Garnish with fresh cilantro or mint if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sauce alone is worth making, and you will want to put it on everything from roasted broccoli to leftover pizza crusts.
  • It comes together in the time it takes to scroll through a delivery app and actually feel good about what lands on your plate.
  • Ground turkey is lean and affordable, making this a weeknight hero that never feels like a compromise.
02 -
  • Do not walk away from the garlic and ginger in the hot oil, because they go from fragrant to burnt in seconds and there is no rescuing that.
  • Let the turkey sit undisturbed for a minute before stirring to get those caramelized edges that add real depth of flavor.
03 -
  • Use a potato masher to break up the ground turkey quickly and evenly while it cooks.
  • Make a double batch of the sauce and keep it in a squeeze bottle in the fridge for sandwiches, wraps, and emergency snacking.

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