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Honey Garlic Ground Turkey – A Quick, Sweet & Savory Skillet Dinner

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This honey garlic ground turkey recipe is a quick, sweet-and-savory dinner made with pantry staples. It’s ready in under 30 minutes and perfect for rice bowls, noodles, or lettuce wraps.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp oil (avocado or neutral)

  • 1 lb ground turkey

  • 4 garlic cloves, minced

  • ¼ cup honey

  • ¼ cup soy sauce (or tamari)

  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar

  • 1 tsp sesame oil

  • Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)

  • 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)

  • Sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook turkey until browned, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess liquid.

Reduce heat. Stir in garlic (and ginger if using). Cook 1 minute.

Mix honey, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and pepper flakes. Pour over turkey.

Simmer 3–5 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.

Serve over rice or noodles. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Double the sauce for extra flavor.

  • Use tamari for gluten-free.

  • Add veggies for a complete bowl.