Ground Turkey Rice Bowls (Printable)

Seasoned ground turkey over rice with crisp veggies and creamy spicy Bang Bang sauce.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Bang Bang Sauce

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

→ Seasoned Ground Turkey

06 - 1 pound 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

→ Bowl Assembly

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 leaves for garnish, optional

# Steps:

01 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar until smooth and well combined. Set aside to allow flavors to meld.
02 - Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant. Add ground turkey, breaking it apart with a spatula. Season with soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook for 7 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the turkey is no longer pink and has lightly caramelized edges.
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 the Bang Bang sauce generously over each bowl. Sprinkle with chopped scallions and sesame seeds. Garnish with fresh cilantro or mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The Bang Bang sauce is ridiculously addictive and keeps in the fridge for days
  • Everything comes together in under 40 minutes even with prep work
  • You get that restaurant bowl experience without the restaurant price tag
02 -
  • The sauce thickens as it sits, so add a teaspoon of water if it becomes too stiff to drizzle
  • Ground turkey can dry out if overcooked, so watch closely once it starts browning
  • Room temperature sauce spreads better than cold sauce straight from the fridge
03 -
  • Cook your rice with a pinch of salt and a drizzle of sesame oil for extra flavor throughout
  • Let the turkey rest in the pan for 2 minutes after cooking to redistribute juices
  • Warm your vegetables slightly by tossing them in the hot pan after the turkey is done

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