Ground Turkey Zucchini Skillet

5 from 18 votes

Ground Turkey Zucchini Skillet

This easy Ground Turkey Zucchini Skillet is a quick, budget-friendly skillet meal packed with flavor. Perfect for meal prep or busy weeknights!

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Total Cost: $6.69 recipe / $1.67 serving

Servings: servings

Calories: 230kcal

Author: Marsha McDougal

Equipment

Large 12" skillet

Ingredients

¼ cup soy sauce $0.30
2 Tbsp brown sugar $0.06
1 tsp sesame oil $0.11
1 garlic clove, grated $0.04
1 tsp grated ginger $0.10
1 Tbsp cornstarch $0.05
2 Tbsp water $0.00
1 tsp chili garlic sauce $0.05
1 small onion $0.70
1 large zucchini (about ¾ lb)* $0.75
1 Tbsp cooking oil $0.04
1 lb. ground turkey $4.49

Instructions

Start by making the sauce. Add the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, grated garlic, grated ginger, cornstarch, water, and chili garlic sauce to a bowl. Mix together to combine and set the sauce to the side.
Dice the onion. Slice the zucchini into rounds, then cut the rounds into quarters.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the oil. Once the skillet is hot, add the diced onion and chopped zucchini. Sauté for about 4-5 minutes until the onion starts to become translucent and the zucchini is lightly browned. Remove the veggies to a separate plate and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the ground turkey. Crumble and cook until browned.
Now add the sautéed veggies back to the skillet with the browned turkey. Give the sauce another stir, then pour the sauce over the veggies and ground turkey mixture.
Give everything a stir and let the sauce simmer for 2 minutes to thicken and soak into the turkey and zucchini mixture.
Remove the skillet from the heat. Serve hot with sliced green onions, red pepper flakes, sesame seeds, and cooked rice (all optional). Enjoy!

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Notes

*You can easily swap out the zucchini for another vegetable like broccoli or green beans.

Nutrition

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