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Here is an oh, so simple weeknight dinner that is SO deliciously easy — Ginger and Peanut Butter Ground Turkey Stir-Fry!
I know what you are thinking — ground turkey is not good. Well, when it is lathered in delicious flavors it is! And I can promise you that this Ginger and Peanut Butter Ground Turkey Stir Fry is particularly flavorful and absolutely delicious. It has a hint of ginger, the perfect amount of spice, and a touch of nuttiness from the peanut butter that result in a perfectly satisfying, protein-packed dinner. Served the ground turkey over rice (or cauliflower rice if you prefer) and top with a variety of fresh herbs for a meal that you’re going to want to add to your weekly dinner rotation.
Still not convinced? Even my husband Clayton — someone who typically snickers when I say I’m cooking with ground turkey — absolutely LOVED this dish!
Want to save even more time on this recipe? Skip this sauce and use my SideDish Creamy Sesame Dressing! Instead of making the peanut butter-sesame sauce, just add your preferred amount of dressing.
ingredients:
- Creamy Peanut Butter
- Coconut Aminos
- Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice
- Rice Vinegar
- Toasted Sesame Oil
- Sriracha
- Avocado Oil
- Shallot
- Garlic Cloves
- Fresh Ginger
- Ground Turkey
- Kosher Salt
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- Green Onions
- Steamed White Rice, For Serving
- Fresh Mint, For Garnish
- Fresh Thai Basil Leaves, For Garnish
- Fresh Cilantro Leaves, For Garnish
step-by-step:
step one: make the sauce
In a small bowl, combine the peanut butter, coconut aminos, lime juice, sriracha, rice vinegar, and toasted sesame oil. Whisk until well combined and smooth. Set aside.
step two: sauté the aromatics
Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet set over medium heat. Add the shallots, garlic, and ginger and cook, stirring and being careful not to burn, until soften, about 2 minutes.
step three: cook the turkey
Add the turkey, salt, and pepper and cook, breaking up the meat with the edge of a wooden spoon, until the turkey is cooked through and no longer pink, about 7 minutes.
step four: add the sauce
Pour the prepared sauce into the ground turkey mixture along with the sliced green onions. Cook, stirring, until the turkey is well coated and the green onions are just tender, about 3 more minutes.
step five: garnish and serve
Serve over steamed rice, if desired, and top with fresh mint, Thai basil, and cilantro.
recipe faqs:
Feel free to use cauliflower rice as the base instead of regular white or brown rice. You can also use unsweetened almond butter in place of peanut butter.
Let the meat cool completely, then transfer it to airtight containers or freezer bags, leaving some space for expansion. Label and date the containers before placing them in the freezer.
To thaw, transfer the meat mixture to the refrigerator and let it defrost overnight. Reheat in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it’s heated through. You can add a splash of water or chicken broth if the mixture has thickened too much during freezing.
Alternatively, you can reheat this in the microwave in short intervals, stirring in between to ensure even heating.
The next time you’re looking for a nourishing and easy dinner, I hope you’ll try this Ginger and Peanut Ground Turkey Stir-Fry. Leave me a comment below once you’ve made it!
looking for more ground turkey recipes? try these!
Turkey, Green Bean, and Basil Stir Fry
Ginger and Peanut Butter Ground Turkey Stir-Fry
Ingredients
For the Stir-Fry:
- 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tablespoons sriracha
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 large shallot, finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 -inch knob ginger, peeled and finely grated
- 2 pounds ground turkey (preferably dark meat)
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced (white and green parts)
For Serving:
- steamed white rice
- fresh mint leaves
- fresh thai basil leaves
- fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the peanut butter, coconut aminos, lime juice, sriracha, rice vinegar, and toasted sesame oil. Whisk until well combined and smooth. Set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet set over medium heat. Add the shallots, garlic, and ginger and cook, stirring and being careful not to burn, until soften, about 2 minutes.
- Add the turkey, salt, and pepper and cook, breaking up the meat with the edge of a wooden spoon, until the turkey is cooked through and no longer pink, about 7 minutes.
- Pour the prepared sauce into the ground turkey mixture along with the sliced green onions. Cook, stirring, until the turkey is well coated and the green onions are just tender, about 3 more minutes.
- Serve over steamed rice, if desired, and top with fresh mint, Thai basil, and cilantro.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Photography by Eat Love Eats
SO DELICIOUS. Love the innovation for ground turkey. Thank you!!
So glad you liked it!
Turned out great! Thank you
This is on regular rotation in our house. Quick, easy, and flavorful.
thanks for noting the side dish hack! I really didnt feel like cooking so i looked up “turkey” on your site becuase it was all I had, and thought this looked easy enough. I was even more excited to see I could use my side dish in my pantry! always saving the day, alex! thank you
An absolutely perfect weeknight meal. A true half hour from chopping to table. So delicious!! I thought I had limes but didn’t, so substituted with lemon and it was still delicious. Will definitely make it again
Love to hear that, Nina! Thanks for commenting!
I’m eating this yummy dish (without rice) right now and want to thank you for the recipe. It’s the first time I’ve made ground turkey, too, so I’m happy it turned out well. The Siracha gives it a spicy little kick — just my speed. I also halved the ingredients for the sauce, because I only had about 3/4 lb of meat. Again, thanks so much.
Aw I love to hear that! thank you for leaving the comment, Lynette.
This recipe is SO good!! I’ve tried a similar one from a different source in the past that was too much peanut butter and found that this sauce is perfectly balanced and delicious. Will definitely add this into the rotation. Thanks, Alex!
Thanks, Kate! Glad this will be in your rotation.
We have been making this at least once a week since we discovered this recipe. My toddler absolutely loves this too! The flavors are really outstanding and it’s seriously so easy to make when I just don’t want to be cooking. We might have this with rice or in lettuce wraps. It’s just one of those recipes that doesn’t get old and my pantry is already stocked with most of these ingredients!
So glad to hear it, Caitlin! This is go-to for me as well.
Literally so good. Had it with cilantro, and already planned to make a second batch to freeze for another time!
Yay! Thank you for the review!
Whew this is great! The peanut waice is rich but not at all greasy like Asian food with this level of flavor can be! I did use powdered peanut butter and served with cauliflower rice…perfect substitutes!