INGREDIENTS:
For the turkey:- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 red bell pepper, diced finely
- 1 onion, diced finely
- 4 cloves garlic, finely diced
For the Mongolian Sauce:For the rice:- 1 cup rice
- 1 ¾ cup water
- 1 tsp salt
For Garnish:- Green onions, to garnish
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
DIRECTIONS:
For the Rice:- Start boiling water and add salt as you begin to cook ground turkey.
- Watch for water to boil, and add rice.
- Let rice boil 2-3 minutes, stirring 1-2 times to prevent clumping.
- Reduce heat to as low as possible and cover to cook for 19 minutes.
- When rice is cooked, remove from heat and let sit covered for another 5 minutes (do not lift lid.)
- Fluff rice with fork just before serving.
For Ground Turkey (as rice boils/simmers, cook the ground turkey):- In a large, heavy pan, add olive oil and heat on medium high heat until shimmery.
- Add ground turkey and break apart with a spatula as turkey browns.
- Add in onion, pepper, and garlic and brown with turkey, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and burning.
- In a small bowl, add sauce ingredients and stir.
- Add sauce to pan and toss turkey and vegetables.
- Turn heat to low and wait for rice to finish.
- When rice is done, fluff and scoop into bowls. Top with ground turkey in sauce, and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.