Seasoned ground turkey, fluffy rice, fresh veggies, and a creamy sriracha sauce all come together in one big, colorful bowl. This Ground Turkey Rice Bowl is filling, flexible, and perfect for a busy weeknight when you want something good without a lot of fuss.
Table of contents
This meal can be ready in about 30 minutes. Cook the ground turkey after starting a batch of your favorite rice. You can also have the vegetable toppings prepped ahead of time.
Recipe Ingredients
For the Seasoned Ground Turkey
- Ground Turkey - You could also use ground chicken.
- Olive oil
- Onion & Garlic - These add a lot of flavor for very little effort.
- Smoked Paprika, Chili Powder, Cumin
- Soy Sauce - Adds a little salty depth.
- Lime Juice - Brightens everything up at the end.
For the Bowls
- Cooked Rice - White, jasmine, basmati or brown all work.
- Shredded Carrots - Adds crunch and color. Shred your own or buy the pre-shredded package.
- Cucumber - Fresh and cooling.
- Red Bell Pepper - Sweet and crisp.
- Avocado - Creamy and filling.
- Cilantro - Optional, but nice if you like it.
Creamy Sriracha Sauce
- Mayonnaise or Greek Yogurt - Mayo is richer, yogurt is lighter.
- Sriracha - Adjust to your heat level.
- Lime Juice & Salt - Balances the spice.
How to make Ground Turkey Rice Bowls
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes until soft.
Add ground turkey, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned. Stir in smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, soy sauce, and lime juice. Cook another 2-3 minutes until fully combined and fragrant.
In a small bowl, add the mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), sriracha, lime juice, and a pinch of salt.
Mix everything together. Set aside.
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Mom Tip
If you're feeding kids or anyone sensitive to spice, keep the sriracha sauce on the side. You can always add heat, but you can't take it out once it's in there.
Divide the cooked rice between four bowls. Top with the seasoned turkey, then add carrots, cucumber, red bell pepper, avocado, and cilantro.
Drizzle with the creamy sriracha sauce and serve right away.
Storage & Leftovers
Store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat the turkey and rice, then add fresh toppings.
FAQ's
Yes. Store the turkey and rice together and keep the veggies and sauce separate. Reheat the turkey and rice if desired. Assemble when ready to eat.
Yes, ground chicken or lean ground beef would also work great with this recipe.
Jasmine rice is my favorite, but brown rice, basmati, or plain white rice both work just fine.
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Complete Recipe
Ground Turkey Rice Bowl
Ingredients
For the turkey mixture:
- 1 lb Ground Turkey
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 Onion small - finely diced
- 2 Cloves Garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
- ½ teaspoon Cumin
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- ½ teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
- 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Lime Juice
For the bowls:
- 2 cups Cooked Rice white, jasmine, or brown
- 1 cup Shredded Carrots
- 1 cup Cucumber thinly sliced
- ½ cup Red Bell Pepper thinly sliced
- ¼ cup Fresh Cilantro chopped
- 1 Avocado sliced
For the creamy sriracha sauce:
- ¼ cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha (adjust for heat preference)
- 1 teaspoon Lime Juice
- Pinch of Salt
Instructions
- Start by cooking the rice. 1 cup dry rice plus the water suggested per your type of rice. (1 cup dry rice makes 2 cups cooked rice)2 cups Cooked Rice
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes until soft.1 tablespoon Olive Oil, 1 Onion, 2 Cloves Garlic
- Add ground turkey, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned.1 lb Ground Turkey
- Stir in smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, soy sauce, and lime juice. Cook another 2-3 minutes until fully combined and fragrant.1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika, 1 teaspoon Chili Powder, ½ teaspoon Cumin, ½ teaspoon Black Pepper, ½ teaspoon Salt, 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce, 1 teaspoon Lime Juice
- In a small bowl, add the mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), sriracha, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Mix everything together. Set aside.¼ cup Mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons Sriracha, 1 teaspoon Lime Juice, Pinch of Salt
- Divide the cooked rice between four bowls. Top with the seasoned turkey, then add carrots, cucumber, red bell pepper, avocado, and cilantro.1 cup Shredded Carrots, 1 cup Cucumber, ½ cup Red Bell Pepper, ¼ cup Fresh Cilantro, 1 Avocado
- Drizzle with the creamy sriracha sauce and serve right away.
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