Teriyaki ground turkey with broccoli and peas is a quick, 8-ingredient stir-fry that’s ready in under 20 minutes—perfect for busy nights!
Why I Love This Recipe
This recipe is the perfect mix of sweet and savory, thanks to the teriyaki sauce. I love it because it’s budget-friendly, convenient, and packed with flavor. Pre-made sauces are a great way to save time when you’ve got a hungry family to feed!
First, the ground turkey is cooked in a skillet with onion and garlic. Then, broccoli, shredded carrots, and peas are added and cooked until tender. Everything gets tossed in a store-bought teriyaki sauce and served over rice for a complete, one-bowl meal the whole family will love!
Ground turkey is a leaner, healthier swap for ground beef and works great in stir-fries—just like my popular ground turkey sweet potato skillet!
Recipe Reviews
- "A new staple in my family’s weekday meal!" - Toya
- "This was a super easy dinner. Made it before my kids soccer game and then just heated up when we all got home for dinner" - LWMF
- "Made this last night and it is Keeper!" - Debi
- "I just made it and love it. My new favorite healthy thing to make" - Myera
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Recipe Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves - minced
- 1 ½ cups chopped white onion
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 2 cups broccoli florets - chopped small
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 ½ cups teriyaki sauce
- 4 cups cooked rice - to serve with (optional)
How To Make Teriyaki Ground Turkey, Broccoli and Peas
Full ingredients and instructions are also in the recipe card at the bottom of this blog post.
STEP 1: Cook Rice
Cook 1½ cups of rice according to package instructions using a rice cooker or in a pot on the stove.
STEP 2: Prep The Vegetables
Shred 1 cup of carrots, chop 1 ½ cups of onion, mince 3 cloves of garlic and chop 2 cups of broccoli into bite-size pieces.
STEP 3: Cook Onion + Garlic
Heat a frying pan over medium heat with 1 Tbsp olive oil. Add in 3 minced garlic cloves and 1½ cups chopped onion. Cook until the onion turns translucent, about 1-2 minutes.
STEP 4: Add Ground Turkey
Now add 1 lb ground turkey. Break apart using the tip of a wood spatula. Cook until it's no longer pink.
STEP 5: Add Vegetables
Next add 2 cups chopped broccoli, 1 cup shredded carrots and 1 cup frozen peas and stir together. Cover the pan with a lid and cook until the broccoli is slightly soft when poked with a fork. This will take about 3-4 minutes.
STEP 6: Add Teriyaki
Now pour 1 ½ cups teriyaki sauce overtop of everything and then mix together. Cook another 1-2 minutes, until the sauce is heated through.
STEP 7: Serve With Rice
Scoop the cooked rice into bowls and add the teriyaki ground turkey. Serve and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Feel free to add different veggies like chopped bell peppers, baby corn, green beans, corn, or snow peas.
- You can substitute the ground turkey with ground beef, ground pork or ground chicken.
How To Store Leftovers
- REFRIGERATE - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
- To FREEZE - This recipe can also be frozen in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. To thaw, defrost the recipe in the fridge overnight, then reheat in the oven or microwave to serve.
Homemade Teriyaki Sauce
A simple homemade sauce can be made using:
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoon of corn starch
- ¼ cup of cold water
- Mix soy sauce, 1 cup water, brown sugar, ginger and garlic powder in a small bowl.
- Heat in a small saucepan until sugar dissolves stirring often (so sugar doesn't burn).
- Add ¼ cup cold water and cornstarch to a bowl and mix together.
- Pour into the pan and stir often until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and add to the ground turkey teriyaki stir fry.
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Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves - minced
- 1 ½ cups chopped white onion
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 2 cups broccoli florets - chopped small
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 ½ cups teriyaki sauce
- 4 cups cooked rice - to serve with (optional)
Instructions
- Cook 1½ cups of rice according to package instructions using a rice cooker or in a pot on the stove.
- Prep the vegetables: shred 1 cup of carrots, chop 1 ½ cups of onion, mince 3 cloves of garlic and chop 2 cups of broccoli into bite-size pieces.
- Heat a frying pan over medium heat with 1 Tbsp olive oil. Add in 3 minced garlic cloves and 1½ cups chopped onion. Cook until the onion turns translucent, about 1-2 minutes.
- Now add 1 lb ground turkey. Break apart using the tip of a wood spatula. Cook until it’s no longer pink.
- Add 2 cups chopped broccoli, 1 cup shredded carrots and 1 cup frozen peas and stir together. Cover the pan with a lid and cook until the broccoli is slightly soft when poked with a fork, about 3-4 minutes.
- Now pour in 1 ½ cups teriyaki sauce overtop of everything and mix together. Cook another 1-2 minutes, until the sauce is heated through.
- Scoop the cooked rice into bowls and add the teriyaki ground turkey. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Info
The nutritional information provided is an estimate and is per serving.
