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Tasty Ground Turkey with Gochujang

A flavor-packed dish combining lean ground turkey with spicy-sweet gochujang sauce, perfect for family dinners or meal prepping.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Korean
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2.5 tbsp gochujang High-quality brands like Sunchang or Chung Jung One; reduce for milder flavor.
  • 2.5 tbsp soy sauce Tamari is a great gluten-free alternative.
  • 1.5 tbsp honey Consider using a darker honey for extra flavor.
  • 0.5 tbsp gochugaru Adds color and warmth; use more for extra kick.
  • 1.5 tsp sesame oil Opt for toasted sesame oil for richer flavor.
  • 1 tbsp mirin or dry sherry Mirin lends sweetness; sherry provides a stronger punch.
For the Main Dish
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil Canola or grapeseed oil are great alternatives.
  • 0.5 qty yellow onion, diced Fresh and fragrant; always go for a fresh onion.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic elevates the dish.
  • 1 tsp ginger, minced The zest of ginger complements the spice beautifully.
  • 1 lb ground turkey 93% lean recommended.
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper Freshly cracked is preferred.
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds Toasted, for garnish.
  • 1 qty green onion, sliced Adds color and freshness when garnished.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together gochujang, soy sauce, honey, gochugaru, sesame oil, and mirin until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Mince the garlic and ginger, and finely dice the yellow onion.
  3. In a dry skillet over medium heat, add sesame seeds and toast them until golden, about 2-3 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Heat vegetable oil in the skillet over medium heat; add the diced onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until soft.
  2. Then add the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Increase heat to medium-high and add ground turkey; break it apart and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
  4. Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the ground turkey and add black pepper. Stir well and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
Serving
  1. Spoon the turkey mixture over rice, garnishing with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving. Freezes well for up to 3 months.