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Quick Thai Basil Ground Turkey Stir-Fry

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A quick and easy 15-minute Thai basil ground turkey stir-fry packed with bold, authentic flavors, perfect for busy weeknights or unexpected guests.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 1 cup loosely packed fresh Thai basil leaves (about 20 grams)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1–2 fresh red chilies or Thai bird’s eye chilies, sliced thin
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or peanut oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 small white or yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 stalks green onions, chopped
  • Optional: fresh lime juice for serving

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: mince garlic, thinly slice chilies (remove seeds for less heat), slice onion, chop green onions, and roughly chop or tear basil leaves.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable or peanut oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking.
  3. Add minced garlic, sliced chilies, and onions to the hot oil. Stir-fry for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant and onions soften, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  4. Add ground turkey, spreading it out in the pan. Let it sear untouched for about 1 minute, then stir and break it up. Cook for 4-5 minutes until turkey is cooked through and no longer pink.
  5. Stir in soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, and brown sugar. Toss well to coat the turkey evenly. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to meld flavors. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  6. Turn off heat and fold in chopped Thai basil leaves and green onions. The residual heat will wilt the basil without losing fragrance.
  7. Serve immediately over steamed jasmine rice or cauliflower rice. Add a wedge of lime if desired.

Notes

Use ground turkey with 7-10% fat for best juiciness. Avoid overcrowding the pan to get a good sear. Add Thai basil at the end to preserve its aroma. Adjust chili quantity to control spice level. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari. If sauce is too thick, add a splash of water or chicken broth.

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Keywords: Thai basil, ground turkey, stir-fry, quick dinner, easy recipe, weeknight meal, spicy, savory, healthy, low carb

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