This Teriyaki Turkey Rice Bowl is a nutritious recipe that your entire family will enjoy because of the sweet and savory teriyaki sauce and the (sort of) hidden veggies!
We have a ton of quick and easy Asian-inspired recipes on the site, including Egg Fried Rice and Crockpot Orange Chicken, which are some of our favorites and are part of our monthly dinner rotation.
I love Asian inspired dishes, and Teriyaki is a family favorite. The sweet and savory richness of the sauce really compliments the flavors of the turkey. You can serve this with steamed rice, noodles, or even a lettuce wrap. It’s also packed full of vegetables, so my kids eat them!
Are you looking for a healthy and easy meal prep option that’s packed with flavor? Look no further than ground turkey bowls! These versatile bowls are perfect for lunch or dinner, and they can be easily customized to your liking.
In this article, we’ll explore two delicious ground turkey bowl recipes from popular food blogs: All the Healthy Things and Yellow Bliss Road. We’ll also provide tips on how to customize your bowls and make them your own.
Ground Turkey Burrito Bowls from All the Healthy Things
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cooked rice
- Your favorite toppings, such as shredded lettuce, avocado, pico de gallo, sour cream, cheese, sliced radish, fresh cilantro, salsa, and green or red onion
Instructions:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned.
- Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Add the black beans and 1/2 cup of water to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until the beans are heated through.
- To assemble the bowls, divide the rice among four bowls. Top with the ground turkey mixture, black beans, and your favorite toppings.
Tips:
- You can use ground chicken or beef instead of turkey.
- If you don’t have arrowroot starch, you can use cornstarch or tapioca starch instead.
- You can use veggie broth or water instead of chicken broth.
- Feel free to add other vegetables to your bowls, such as bell peppers, corn, or zucchini.
- You can also add different toppings, such as guacamole, salsa verde, or hot sauce.
Teriyaki Turkey Rice Bowl from Yellow Bliss Road
Ingredients:
Teriyaki Sauce:
- 1/2 cup less sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (or less, to taste)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (or less, to taste)
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons warm water
Ground Turkey:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 cup finely chopped broccoli
- 2 large carrots, peeled and grated
- 2 green onions, diced, for garnish
- 4 cups cooked white or brown rice, divided
Instructions:
- To make the teriyaki sauce, combine the soy sauce, water, red wine vinegar, sugars, garlic, and ginger in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir with a whisk until the sugar is dissolved.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of warm water and the cornstarch until the cornstarch is completely dissolved.
- Heat the sauce over medium-high heat. Slowly whisk in the cornstarch mixture and simmer until thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onions and cook until softened.
- Crumble the ground turkey and garlic into the pan and cook until the turkey is about half cooked. Add the grated carrots and chopped broccoli and continue to cook until the turkey is no longer pink.
- Pour the teriyaki sauce over the cooked turkey and vegetable mixture and stir. Simmer for about 5 minutes to combine the flavors.
- Spoon the meat over rice or noodles. Garnish with green onions and serve immediately.
Tips:
- You can use ground beef instead of turkey.
- Feel free to customize this recipe with your favorite vegetables.
- A serving is approximately 3/4 cup of rice and 1 cup of the meat/veggies.
- The serving sizes are approximate and will vary depending on a variety of factors, like how much you cook your veggies down and what size your cuts of vegetables are. As a meal, this recipe will make 4-6 servings.
Additional Resources
- Ground Turkey Taco Bowls: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/236885/ground-turkey-taco-bowls/
- Ground Turkey Bowls with Cilantro Lime Rice: https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/ground-turkey-bowls-with-cilantro-lime-rice/
- Ground Turkey Bowls with Roasted Vegetables: https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/255116/ground-turkey-bowls-with-roasted-vegetables/
Ground turkey bowls are a healthy and easy meal prep option that can be customized to your liking. With a little creativity, you can create endless variations of this versatile dish. So next time you’re looking for a quick and easy meal, give ground turkey bowls a try!
How to Make Teriyaki Turkey Rice Bowls
- Cook the ground turkey. Once the meat has been cooked with some onions and garlic, finely chop some broccoli and grate some carrots before adding them to the meat. This created the appearance that there weren’t many veggies, but they were powerless to stop what they couldn’t see! *Note: If you’re serving this as a rice bowl, you should cook the rice first before cooking the meat.
- Make the teriyaki sauce. It’s very simple to make the teriyaki sauce from scratch. The amount of sugar in the sauce has drawn criticism from some readers, but you can adjust it to your preference by reducing it as stated in the recipe notes. Although teriyaki sauce is naturally sweet, you can change the sweetness to suit your needs. It will still taste great!.
- Assemble the rice bowls. The meat and vegetables are mixed with the teriyaki sauce and simmered for a short while to allow the flavors to meld and everyone is satisfied. Then, for a taste of Asian-Mexican fusion, scoop it over brown or white rice, noodles, lettuce cups, or even flour tortillas!
Sprinkle some sliced green onions and sesame seeds on top before serving. It’s a pretty garnish and add a little flavor, too.
My kids love to eat their rice bowl with chopsticks. If you don’t have any, you can find them here, or try these adorable training chopsticks for kids.
How to Cook Ground Turkey
Ground turkey is a light, bright pink color when it’s raw or uncooked. As it cooks the color will change from pink to a light brown color. Seasoning is important, since it has a very mild flavor that takes on whatever flavors you add. Just a little garlic, onion, and salt are delicious, but you can also add it to other dishes like tacos, spaghetti, chili, and more by adjusting the seasoning.
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