Teriyaki Ground Turkey, Broccoli and Peas

Teriyaki ground turkey with broccoli and peas is a quick, 8-ingredient stir-fry that’s ready in under 20 minutes—perfect for busy nights!

Close up of ground turkey with broccoli, peas and carrots, all in a teriyaki sauce. Sitting on a bed of rice with a plate.

Why I Love This Recipe

This recipe is the perfect mix of sweet and savory, thanks to the teriyaki sauce. I love it because it’s budget-friendly, convenient, and packed with flavor. Pre-made sauces are a great way to save time when you’ve got a hungry family to feed!

First, the ground turkey is cooked in a skillet with onion and garlic. Then, broccoli, shredded carrots, and peas are added and cooked until tender. Everything gets tossed in a store-bought teriyaki sauce and served over rice for a complete, one-bowl meal the whole family will love!

Ground turkey is a leaner, healthier swap for ground beef and works great in stir-fries—just like my popular ground turkey sweet potato skillet!

Recipe Ingredients

1 Tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves – minced
1 ½ cups chopped white onion
1 lb lean ground turkey
1 cup shredded carrots
2 cups broccoli florets – chopped small
1 cup frozen peas
1 ½ cups teriyaki sauce
4 cups cooked rice – to serve with (optional)

Four images of a frying pan. First is chopped onion and minced garlic, second is cooked chopped onion. Third adds raw ground turkey. Fourth is crumbled ground turkey mixed with the onions.

How To Make Teriyaki Ground Turkey, Broccoli and Peas

Full ingredients and instructions are also in the recipe card at the bottom of this blog post.

STEP 1: Cook Rice

Cook 1½ cups of rice according to package instructions using a rice cooker or in a pot on the stove.

STEP 2: Prep The Vegetables

Shred 1 cup of carrots, chop 1 ½ cups of onion, mince 3 cloves of garlic and chop 2 cups of broccoli into bite-size pieces.

STEP 3: Cook Onion + Garlic

Heat a frying pan over medium heat with 1 Tbsp olive oil. Add in 3 minced garlic cloves and 1½ cups chopped onion. Cook until the onion turns translucent, about 1-2 minutes.

STEP 4: Add Ground Turkey

Now add 1 lb ground turkey. Break apart using the tip of a wood spatula. Cook until it’s no longer pink.

Four images of a frying pan. First is frozen peans, shredded carrots and broccoli florets dumped over cooked ground turkey. Second are ingredients mixed together with teriyaki sauce poured on top. Third is ingredients mixed together. Fourth is ground turkey with broccoli and peas over rice.

STEP 5: Add Vegetables

Next add 2 cups chopped broccoli, 1 cup shredded carrots and 1 cup frozen peas and stir together. Cover the pan with a lid and cook until the broccoli is slightly soft when poked with a fork. This will take about 3-4 minutes.

STEP 6: Add Teriyaki

Now pour 1 ½ cups teriyaki sauce overtop of everything and then mix together. Cook another 1-2 minutes, until the sauce is heated through.

STEP 7: Serve With Rice

Scoop the cooked rice into bowls and add the teriyaki ground turkey. Serve and enjoy!

Close up of cooked ground turkey teriyaki with broccoli, peas and shredded carrots.

Recipe Tips

Feel free to add different veggies like chopped bell peppers, baby corn, green beans, corn, or snow peas.
You can substitute the ground turkey with ground beef, ground pork or ground chicken.

How To Store Leftovers

REFRIGERATE – Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
To FREEZE – This recipe can also be frozen in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. To thaw, defrost the recipe in the fridge overnight, then reheat in the oven or microwave to serve.

Homemade Teriyaki Sauce

A simple homemade sauce can be made using:

1 cup water
¼ cup soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoon of corn starch
¼ cup of cold water

Mix soy sauce, 1 cup water, brown sugar, ginger and garlic powder in a small bowl.
Heat in a small saucepan until sugar dissolves stirring often (so sugar doesn’t burn).
Add ¼ cup cold water and cornstarch to a bowl and mix together.
Pour into the pan and stir often until the sauce thickens.
Remove from heat and add to the ground turkey teriyaki stir fry.