Description
A sweet-and-savory weeknight meal featuring tender ground turkey simmered in a golden honey garlic glaze. Ready in 40 minutes using pantry-ready ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb ground turkey
3 tbsp honey
3 cloves garlic
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
Heat oil in pan, add turkey; brown until no pink remains
Mix honey, garlic, soy sauce, and vinegar into a glaze
Simmer sauce for 5 minutes; add cornstarch to thicken
Notes
Substitute 1 lb ground chicken if desired
Use 90% lean turkey for optimal moisture
Test garlic readiness by scraping a small area with a spoon
Let turkey rest 5 minutes before serving
Store in airtight container up to 3 days
Use cornstarch slurry (mixed with 1-2 tbsp water) for clearer glaze
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Healthy Lunch Ideas for Work & School
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving of ground turkey
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g