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Sunday, March 08, 2020

Korean Ground Turkey and Rice (or Turkey Lettuce Wraps)


Serves: 4-6
Korean Ground Turkey w/black beans
 


This is another versatile recipe--Korean Ground Turkey and Rice is a quick & easy meal. It tastes as good as takeout! Use ground turkey instead of ground beef or sirloin slices; it's not only budget friendly, but kids will like it too.



Ingredients

  • 1 lb. lean ground turkey
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup Liquid Aminos (or low-sodium Soy Sauce)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/2 - 1 teaspoon crushed red peppers (optional--depending on how spicy you like it)
  • Rice (cooked)
  • 1 bunch green onions (thin sliced)

Optional

  • Almond slices
  • 1 can black beans, drained & rinsed
  • Clean, dry lettuce leaves (for lettuce wraps)
  • Cooked fresh or frozen green beans

Instructions

1.     Heat a large skillet over medium heat and brown ground meat with garlic in the sesame oil.

2.     Drain most of the fat, (there will probably be very little, if any) add brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, salt and pepper and red peppers. (Add black beans & green beans at this point.) Simmer for a few minutes to blend the flavors. 

3.     Serve over steamed rice and top with green onions and almond slices.


Adapted from https://www.sixsistersstuff.com/recipe/korean-beef-and-rice/