Sweet and Sour Turkey Rice Skillet (Printable Version)

Vibrant one-pan Korean-spiced turkey with pineapple, peppers, and fluffy rice.

# What You Need:

→ Protein

01 - 1 pound ground turkey

→ Vegetables and Fruit

02 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
03 - 1 red bell pepper, chopped
04 - 1 green bell pepper, chopped
05 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1 cup fresh or canned pineapple chunks, drained
07 - 2 green onions, sliced

→ Rice and Pantry

08 - 2 cups cooked jasmine or long-grain rice, preferably day-old
09 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
10 - 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
11 - 1 tablespoon gochujang
12 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
13 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
14 - 1 tablespoon tomato ketchup
15 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
16 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds, optional

# Steps:

01 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned and cooked through, approximately 5 to 6 minutes.
02 - Add diced onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
03 - Stir in pineapple chunks and cook for 1 to 2 minutes to warm through.
04 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, gochujang, rice vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, and sesame oil until well combined.
05 - Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet and stir thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly.
06 - Add cooked rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps as needed. Stir-fry everything together for 2 to 3 minutes until flavors are well incorporated and rice is heated through.
07 - Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning if needed. Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • It is a dairy-free, one-pan meal that makes cleanup a breeze.
  • The balance of savory gochujang and sweet pineapple creates a complex, addictive flavor profile.
  • It is ready in just 45 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights.
02 -
  • Check your ketchup and soy sauce labels to ensure they meet your specific dietary needs or allergen requirements.
  • Gochujang can sometimes contain wheat; seek out a certified gluten-free version if you are sensitive to gluten.
  • Stir-fry the rice just long enough to heat through so the peppers stay crisp and vibrant.
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