Description

Fast, flavorful, and full of good-for-you ingredients — this Ground Turkey and Peppers Stir-Fry is everything you want when you’re hungry now but still want to eat something healthyish. It’s got juicy ground turkey, colorful bell peppers, and a simple stir-fry sauce that coats everything in sweet, savory goodness. Serve it over rice, noodles, or just fork it straight from the pan (no judgment).

Ingredients

Scale

For the Stir-Fry:

1 lb ground turkey (lean or extra-lean)
1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
1 green bell pepper, sliced into strips
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
2 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil
Salt + black pepper to taste

For the Sauce:

3 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
1 tbsp hoisin sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
1 tsp sriracha (optional for heat)
1/4 cup chicken or veggie broth

For Serving (optional but highly recommended):

Steamed rice or cauliflower rice
Sesame seeds
Chopped green onions

Instructions

Step 1: Prep Everything First
Slice all your peppers and onions, mince the garlic and ginger.
Whisk together all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.

Step 2: Brown the Turkey
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add ground turkey, season lightly with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through (about 6–8 minutes). Break it up with a spatula as it cooks.
Remove turkey from the pan and set aside.

Step 3: Sauté the Veggies
In the same pan, add another splash of oil if needed.
Add peppers and onions. Sauté for about 5–7 minutes until tender-crisp.
Add garlic and ginger, cook for another minute until fragrant.

Step 4: Bring It All Together
Return the turkey to the pan.
Pour the sauce over everything and toss to coat.
Cook for another 2–3 minutes until everything’s glossy and the sauce thickens slightly.

Step 5: Serve It Up
Spoon it over rice, sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions, and dig in while it’s hot and steamy.

Notes

Pile it into lettuce wraps for a low-carb twist.
Add a fried egg on top for extra richness.

Serve with rice noodles or even quinoa for a fun change

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: ~300 calories
Protein: ~27g