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Korean Ground Turkey Rice Bowls

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
A flavorful and easy-to-make Korean-inspired rice bowl featuring ground turkey, fresh vegetables, and a spicy gochujang sauce.

Ingredients

Dry ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups white rice (dry)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 2 green onions green onions, thinly sliced (white parts only)
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang (or other red chili paste)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups carrots, shredded
  • 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced

Sesame seeds

Instructions 

  • Cook rice in 3 cups water until fluffy, about 15 minutes.
  • Mix soy sauce, brown sugar, and rice vinegar; set aside.
  • Cook ground turkey in sesame oil with green onions until partly cooked, then add sauce, garlic, and gochujang; cook until thickened.
  • Optional: Sauté shredded carrots in sesame oil for 2-3 minutes or serve raw.
  • Assemble bowls with rice, turkey, carrots, cucumber, and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes

You can store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Korean
Keyword: ground turkey