Ground Turkey Bang Bang Bowls (Printable)
Seasoned ground turkey over rice with crisp veggies and a creamy, spicy Bang Bang sauce. Ready in 35 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Bang Bang Sauce
01 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
02 - 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
03 - 1 tablespoon Sriracha, adjusted to taste
04 - 1 tablespoon honey
05 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
→ Seasoned Ground Turkey
06 - 1 pound ground turkey
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
09 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
10 - 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
11 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
12 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Bowl Assembly
13 - 2 cups cooked jasmine or long-grain white rice
14 - 1 cup shredded carrots
15 - 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
16 - 1/2 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
17 - 1/4 cup chopped scallions
18 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, optional
19 - Fresh cilantro or mint for garnish, optional
# Steps:
01 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar until smooth and well combined. Set aside to allow flavors to meld.
02 - Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant. Add ground turkey, breaking it apart with a spatula. Season with soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook for 7 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the turkey is no longer pink and lightly caramelized.
03 - Divide the cooked rice evenly among four serving bowls. Layer each bowl with the seasoned ground turkey, shredded carrots, sliced cucumber, and red bell pepper.
04 - Drizzle each bowl generously with the Bang Bang sauce. Sprinkle chopped scallions and sesame seeds over the top. Garnish with fresh cilantro or mint if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The Bang Bang sauce is that magical combination of creamy, sweet, and spicy that makes you want to lick the bowl clean.
- Everything comes together in about thirty five minutes, which is faster than waiting for delivery.
- It is endlessly customizable based on whatever vegetables are wilting in your crisper drawer.
02 -
- Do not rush the browning step on the turkey because those crispy caramelized bits are where all the deep flavor lives.
- Letting the assembled bowls sit for a minute before eating allows the sauce to seep into the rice and makes every forkful better.
03 -
- Cook the turkey in a single undisturbed layer for the first three minutes before stirring to get those coveted crispy browned bits.
- Mix a double batch of the Bang Bang sauce and keep it in a jar in the fridge because it is incredible on everything from roasted vegetables to sandwiches.