Description
Enjoy a quick, flavorful, and healthy meal with Bang Bang Ground Turkey Rice Bowls. This dish combines savory ground turkey topped with a spicy, creamy sauce, served over fluffy rice and fresh vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey (can be replaced with chicken or beef)
- 2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise (preferably spicy or sriracha mayo)
- 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 cucumber, sliced thinly
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: sesame seeds for garnish
- Fresh lettuce or mixed greens for a salad style
Instructions
- Begin by cooking 2 cups of rice according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork once cooked and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add sesame oil. Add ground turkey, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes. Break up the turkey with a spatula for even cooking.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, gochujang, and sesame oil to make the bang bang sauce. Adjust spiciness to taste.
- Divide the rice into bowls. Top with cooked ground turkey. Drizzle generously with the bang bang sauce.
- Garnish with sliced green onions, julienned carrots, cucumber slices, and sesame seeds if desired. Add fresh greens for extra freshness.
Notes
- Serve immediately for a hot, flavorful meal.
- Add soy sauce or Sriracha for extra spice.
- Pair with steamed vegetables or a simple side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg