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Ground Turkey and Green Beans Stir-Fry

A nutritious and quick stir-fry dish featuring ground turkey and fresh green beans, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Serving Size 4 servings

Ingredients

For the stir-fry

  • 1.5 pounds 93% lean ground turkey
  • 2 pounds green beans, ends trimmed Can use frozen, thawed beforehand.
  • 2 tablespoons neutral flavored oil Such as avocado or canola, divided.
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced or finely grated
  • 2 garlic cloves minced or finely grated

For the sauce

  • 2 tablespoons honey Adjust to taste.
  • 1 cup chicken stock Adjust for sauce thickness.
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • cup reduced-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water For cornstarch slurry.

Seasoning

  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt Divided into two parts.

Instructions

Cooking the Turkey

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet or pan.
  • Add the turkey, sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon of the salt, and cook on medium-high until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Remove the turkey and set it aside.

Cooking the Green Beans

  • In the same pan, add the remaining tablespoon of oil, the green beans, and ¼ teaspoon of the salt.
  • Cook on medium-high, flipping until the green beans are browned and slightly tender, about 5 minutes.

Making the Sauce

  • Combine the garlic, ginger, honey, chicken stock, rice vinegar, and soy sauce in a bowl to make the sauce.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the cornstarch with water until smooth and then add it to the sauce, whisking to combine.

Final Assembly

  • Add the turkey back to the pan with the green beans, pour in the sauce, and simmer until thickened, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Adjust the sauce thickness with more chicken stock if desired.
  • Serve warm, optionally garnished with sesame seeds, cilantro, green onion, and hot sauce over rice.

Notes

For the best results, cook in batches to prevent steaming and adjust sweetness of honey as preferred.