Ground Turkey Bang Bang Bowls (Printable Version)

Seasoned ground turkey over rice with crisp veggies and creamy spicy Bang Bang sauce.

# What You Need:

→ Bang Bang Sauce

01 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
02 - 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
03 - 1 tablespoon Sriracha, adjusted to taste
04 - 1 tablespoon honey
05 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

→ Seasoned Ground Turkey

06 - 1 pound ground turkey
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
09 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
10 - 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
11 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
12 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Bowl Assembly

13 - 2 cups cooked jasmine or long-grain white rice
14 - 1 cup shredded carrots
15 - 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
16 - 1/2 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
17 - 1/4 cup chopped scallions
18 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, optional
19 - Fresh cilantro or mint for garnish, optional

# How To Make:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar until smooth and well combined. Set aside.
02 - Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant. Add ground turkey, breaking it apart with a spatula. Season with soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook for 7 to 9 minutes until no longer pink and slightly caramelized.
03 - Divide cooked rice evenly among four bowls. Layer each with the seasoned ground turkey, shredded carrots, sliced cucumber, and red bell pepper.
04 - Generously drizzle Bang Bang sauce over each bowl. Sprinkle with chopped scallions and sesame seeds. Finish with fresh cilantro or mint if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The bang bang sauce is the kind of thing you will want to put on everything from roasted vegetables to Tuesday night leftovers.
  • It comes together in about thirty five minutes, which is faster than delivery and honestly way better.
  • Ground turkey is lean and affordable, making this feel like a treat without the guilt or the bill.
02 -
  • Do not rush the turkey browning step because those caramelized bits carry more flavor than any seasoning can.
  • Taste the sauce before adding it to the bowl, and adjust the sriracha gradually because it gets hotter as it sits.
  • If you are making this gluten free, swap soy sauce for tamari and double check your sweet chili sauce label.
03 -
  • Use a potato masher to break up the ground turkey quickly and evenly while it cooks for the best texture.
  • Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan for two minutes before sprinkling them on top, because that tiny step adds a surprising amount of flavor.

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