Goatland Eatery
Korean-Inspired Ground Turkey Rice Bowls
Lean ground turkey in a sweet, savory ginger-gochujang sauce, served over white rice with crunchy shredded carrots. An easy weeknight dinner.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 15–20 min
- Total
- 25–30 min
- Servings
- 3
- Calories
- 530 per serving
- Pan
- Skillet and rice cooker
Ingredients
Turkey and sauce
- 1 lb lean ground turkey 93% lean
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp gochujang adjust to taste
- ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Rice and toppings
- 1 cup dry white rice
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 2 green onions thinly sliced; optional
Instructions
- Cook the rice Rinse 1 cup dry white rice and cook in the rice cooker according to the rice package and cooker instructions.
- Mix the sauce While the rice cooks, whisk together 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp gochujang, ¼ cup chicken broth, and 1 tsp ground ginger in a small bowl.
- Heat the skillet Heat 2 tsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Brown the turkey Add 1 lb ground turkey and cook for approximately 6–8 minutes, breaking it into small pieces until browned and cooked to 165°F.
- Add garlic Add 2 minced garlic cloves and ¼ tsp black pepper. Stir for 30 seconds.
- Add the sauce Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet and reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Simmer Simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce lightly coats the turkey. Do not reduce until dry. Add 1–2 tbsp water or broth if necessary.
- Portion the rice Divide the cooked rice evenly among three bowls.
- Build the bowls Top each bowl with one-third of the seasoned ground turkey and approximately ⅓ cup shredded carrots.
- Garnish and serve Garnish with sliced green onions if available and serve warm.
Nutrition
Estimated per bowl, using three equal portions of all listed ingredients except the optional green onions. Actual values vary by brand and portion size.
- Calories
- 530
- Total Fat
- 14 g
- Saturated Fat
- 4 g
- Trans Fat
- 0 g
- Cholesterol
- 105 mg
- Sodium
- 600 mg
- Total Carbohydrates
- 62 g
- Dietary Fiber
- 2 g
- Total Sugars
- 8 g
- Added Sugars
- 6 g
- Protein
- 34 g
Nutrition Assumptions
- Turkey: 1 lb raw 93% lean ground turkey, modeled as four 4 oz portions at 170 calories, 21 g protein, 8 g fat, 2.5 g saturated fat, 80 mg cholesterol, and 80 mg sodium each. Assumes the cooking juices and fat remain in the dish.
- Rice: 1 cup dry long-grain white rice, estimated at 185 g before cooking. The full cooked yield is divided into three portions; water changes weight and volume but does not add calories. No extra salt is included.
- Olive oil: all 2 tsp (about 9 g) are counted. Honey: 1 tbsp (about 21 g), including about 17 g added sugar for the complete recipe.
- Low-sodium soy sauce: 2 tbsp, using a representative Kikkoman Less Sodium profile of 10 calories and 590 mg sodium per tablespoon. Gochujang: 1 tsp (about 5 g), estimated at 10 calories, 170 mg sodium, and 1 g sugar, counted as added sugar. Brands and amounts used to taste can change these estimates.
- Broth: ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth, estimated at 2.5 calories and 35 mg sodium. Extra broth used while simmering is not included; plain water adds no nutrients.
- Carrots: 1 cup shredded (about 110 g). Includes 2 garlic cloves (about 6 g), ground ginger, and black pepper. Optional green onions are excluded. Trans fat rounds to 0 g.
- Nutrition is rounded from representative ingredient data, not laboratory measurements. Check package labels, especially turkey, soy sauce, gochujang, and broth. Rice-cooker timing varies, so use the package and cooker instructions if it takes longer than the stated estimate.
A Note From the Kitchen
Ground turkey doesn't have to be boring or dry. This Korean-inspired rice bowl uses a quick combination of soy sauce, ginger, honey, and gochujang to give lean turkey a sweet, savory flavor with a little heat. The chicken broth keeps everything moist, while shredded carrots add freshness and crunch. It's an easy way to turn a pound of ground turkey into a satisfying family dinner without spending much time in the kitchen.