Korean-Style Ground Turkey

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Sauce

01 - 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)

02 - 2 teaspoons cornstarch

03 - 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar, packed

04 - 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes

→ For the Turkey

05 - 2 tablespoons sesame oil

06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

07 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated

08 - 15 oz ground turkey

→ Finishes & Garnish

09 - 6 tablespoons chives, chopped

10 - 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Whisk together soy sauce, cornstarch, brown sugar, and red chili flakes in a small bowl until cornstarch is completely dissolved. Set aside.

02 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sesame oil and swirl to coat. Sauté minced garlic and grated ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly.

03 - Add ground turkey to the skillet. Break up with a spatula and cook for 5–7 minutes until no longer pink and cooked through.

04 - Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the skillet. Stir thoroughly to coat all the turkey. Cook on high heat for 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens and becomes glossy. Add 1 tablespoon water if sauce reduces too much.

05 - Stir in most of the chopped chives, reserving a portion for garnish. Remove from heat immediately.

06 - Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and remaining chives over the top. Serve hot over steamed rice with vegetables on the side.

# Expert Tips:

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Its faster than delivery but tastes like you spent hours perfecting the balance of sweet and savory
The sauce thickens into this gorgeous coating that makes plain ground turkey feel indulgent

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If your sauce thickens too fast, add water one tablespoon at a time rather than drowning it
The difference between good and great here is letting the turkey actually brown in spots before adding the sauce

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