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Honey Garlic Ground Turkey

A simple and delicious Honey Garlic Ground Turkey dish combining the sweetness of honey with savory garlic and soy sauce for a quick and tasty meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey Use fresh ground turkey for best flavor.
  • 1/4 cup honey Adjust sweetness as desired.
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce Can use gluten-free soy sauce if necessary.
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar Adds acidity to balance flavors.
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Fresh minced garlic provides the best flavor.
  • to taste salt and pepper Adjust seasoning to preference.
  • cooked rice or vegetables For serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and minced garlic to prepare the sauce.
Cooking
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, add the ground turkey and cook until browned and fully cooked, about 7-10 minutes.
  2. Once the turkey is cooked, pour the honey garlic sauce over the meat, stirring to combine.
  3. Allow the mixture to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to thicken the sauce.
  4. Taste the mixture and season with salt and pepper as desired.
Serving
  1. Serve over cooked rice or alongside steamed vegetables, and garnish with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator or freeze for up to 3 months.