Introduction

Ground Turkey Rice Bowls with Bang Bang Sauce offer a flavorful and satisfying meal that’s easy to prepare. With a spicy, creamy sauce and a savory turkey mixture, these bowls are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep.

A white bowl filled with layers starting with white rice sprinkled with black sesame seeds on the left side; next to it is cooked brown ground meat topped with a light orange creamy sauce and garnished with chopped green onions and black sesame seeds. Around the edges, there are bright green edamame, thin orange shredded carrots, sliced light green cucumbers, and thin pale red radish slices, all arranged neatly on a white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

Ground Turkey Mixture:

1 lb ground turkey
1 Tbsp sesame oil, or favorite cooking oil
2-3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp grated ginger
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp onion powder
3 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
1-2 Tbsp sriracha
2-3 Tbsp chicken broth
2 tsp honey
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp sea salt, more or less to taste
2 tsp corn starch

Bang Bang Sauce:

½ cup mayonnaise
3 Tbsp sweet chili sauce
½-1 Tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
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, and more!

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the bang bang sauce by adding all its ingredients to a small bowl. Whisk well to combine, adjusting the spice and sweetness to your liking. Chill until ready to serve.
Step 2: Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and break it into smaller pieces. Cook until browned and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 3: Reduce heat to medium-low. Add minced garlic, grated ginger, smoked paprika, onion powder, soy sauce, sriracha, chicken broth, honey, black pepper, and sea salt. Stir and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Step 4: Sprinkle cornstarch over the mixture and stir to thicken. Optionally, mix in about 2 tablespoons of bang bang sauce into the turkey for extra flavor.
Step 5: Assemble your rice bowls by layering rice and your choice of veggies. Top with the ground turkey mixture, drizzle with bang bang sauce, and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Tips & Variations

If the turkey mixture is too dry, add extra soy sauce or chicken broth to maintain moisture.
Adjust sriracha amounts in both the turkey and sauce to control the heat level.
Try swapping ground turkey for ground chicken or pork for a different flavor.
Add crunchy toppings like crushed peanuts or fried shallots for texture.

Storage

Store leftovers separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator. The turkey mixture keeps for 3-4 days, while the bang bang sauce is good for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze the turkey mixture (ideally mixed with sauce) for up to 3 months. Reheat gently, adding a splash of broth if it seems dry.

How to Serve

A white plate holds a colorful layered dish with steamed white rice on the left, sprinkled with black sesame seeds, next to a mound of cooked ground meat covered in a light orange creamy sauce, topped with chopped green onions and more black sesame seeds. Above the rice and meat, there are bright green edamame beans, sliced cucumbers, shredded orange carrots, thin radish slices, and slices of avocado, all arranged neatly to show their fresh colors and textures on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make this recipe gluten-free?

Yes, use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari to make this dish gluten-free.

What can I serve instead of rice?

You can substitute rice with quinoa, cauliflower rice, or noodles to vary the base of your bowl.

Ground Turkey Rice Bowls with Bang Bang Sauce Recipe

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Ground Turkey Rice Bowls with Bang Bang Sauce combine a flavorful ground turkey mixture seasoned with ginger, garlic, and soy sauce, served over rice with fresh vegetables and a creamy, spicy bang bang sauce. This dish is quick to prepare, packed with protein, and customizable with your favorite rice bowl toppings for a delicious and satisfying meal.

Author: Ella
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Asian Inspired
Diet: Low Fat

Ingredients

Scale

Ground Turkey Mixture

1 lb ground turkey
1 Tbsp sesame oil (or favorite cooking oil)
2–3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp grated ginger
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp onion powder
3 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
1–2 Tbsp sriracha
2–3 Tbsp chicken broth
2 tsp honey
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp sea salt (more or less to taste)
2 tsp corn starch

Bang Bang Sauce

½ cup mayonnaise
3 Tbsp sweet chili sauce
½–1 Tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
1 tsp rice vinegar
2 tsp honey

Rice Bowl Options

Cooked rice
Shredded carrots
Sliced cucumbers
Shelled edamame
Pickled onions
Avocado
Shredded cabbage
Sliced green onion
Sesame seeds

Instructions

Prep Bang Bang Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, and honey until smooth. Adjust the spice level adding extra sriracha to increase heat or more honey/sweet chili sauce to mellow it. Chill the sauce until ready to serve.
Prepare the Ground Turkey Mixture: Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and break it into smaller pieces with a spoon or spatula. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the turkey is browned and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add garlic, grated ginger, smoked paprika, onion powder, soy sauce, sriracha, chicken broth, honey, black pepper, and sea salt. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally to combine flavors.
Thicken the Mixture: Sprinkle corn starch evenly over the turkey mixture and stir well to combine and thicken. If desired, stir in about 2 tablespoons of the bang bang sauce to the meat for added flavor just before serving.
Assemble Rice Bowls: Layer your bowls with cooked rice and a selection of fresh vegetables such as shredded carrots, sliced cucumbers, shelled edamame, pickled onions, avocado, shredded cabbage, and sliced green onion. Spoon the warm ground turkey mixture over the rice and vegetables. Drizzle generously with the bang bang sauce and garnish with sesame seeds for a final touch of flavor and crunch.

Notes

Store leftover turkey mixture and bang bang sauce separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator. The turkey will keep for 3-4 days; the sauce can stay fresh for up to a week.
You can freeze the turkey mixture for up to 3 months. It’s recommended to mix it with some bang bang sauce before freezing for best flavor retention.
If the turkey mixture becomes dry while cooking or reheating, add a splash of soy sauce or chicken broth to restore moisture.
The skillet will be hot when adding liquid ingredients, so they may reduce faster than expected. Monitor and add extra liquid if needed to keep the mixture saucy.

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