Description
These Ground Turkey Rice Bowls with Bang Bang Sauce combine savory seasoned turkey, fluffy rice, crisp vegetables, and a creamy spicy sauce for a fast, satisfying meal the whole family can enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Turkey Mixture
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil, or your favorite cooking oil
- 2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp grated ginger
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 3 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 to 2 Tbsp sriracha
- 2 to 3 T chicken broth
- 2 tsp honey
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp sea salt, more or less to taste
- 2 tsp cornstarch
Bang Bang Sauce
- 1/2 c mayonnaise
- 3 Tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1/2 to 1 Tbsp sriracha, or more for extra heat
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp honey
Rice Bowl Options
- Rice
- Shredded carrots
- Sliced cucumbers
- Shelled edamame
- Pickled onions
- Avocado
- Shredded cabbage
- Sliced green onion
- Sesame seeds
- Any other toppings you enjoy
Instructions
- Mix the bang bang sauce first.
Add the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, and honey to a small bowl. Whisk until the mixture turns smooth and creamy. Taste it, then adjust it with a little more sriracha for extra heat or a little more honey or sweet chili sauce if you want it sweeter. Place the sauce in the refrigerator until you are ready to assemble the bowls. - Cook the turkey in a skillet.
Set a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of sesame oil. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the ground turkey. Break the meat into smaller pieces with a spatula and cook until it browns evenly and reaches 165°F. - Season the turkey mixture.
Turn the heat down to medium-low. Add the garlic, ginger, smoked paprika, onion powder, soy sauce, sriracha, chicken broth, honey, black pepper, and sea salt. Stir well so the seasonings coat the meat and the flavors begin to blend. Let the mixture simmer for a few minutes so it becomes fragrant and well combined. - Thicken the filling.
Sprinkle the cornstarch over the turkey mixture and stir until it disappears into the sauce. Let it cook for another minute or two until the liquid thickens slightly and clings to the turkey. If you want, stir a couple of tablespoons of the bang bang sauce into the meat right before serving for extra flavor. - Assemble the rice bowls.
Add cooked rice to each bowl, then top with the turkey mixture. Build the rest of the bowl with your favorite vegetables and toppings. Spoon the bang bang sauce over the top and finish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. - Serve immediately.
Enjoy the bowls while the rice is warm, the turkey is savory, and the sauce is creamy. Ground Turkey Rice Bowls with Bang Bang Sauce taste best fresh, but they also reheat well for later meals.
Notes
- Storage: Keep leftovers in separate airtight containers in the fridge. The turkey lasts about 3 to 4 days, and the bang bang sauce stays good for up to 1 week. You can freeze the turkey mixture for about 3 months.
- Dry mixture fix: If the turkey filling starts to look dry, stir in a little more soy sauce or broth. The pan often reduces quickly once everything is added, so an extra splash is sometimes all it needs.
Nutrition
- Calories: 457kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1603mg
- Fat: 34g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 96mg