Stir Fry Turkey (Dad's Version)

Rating: 4.64 stars
14 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 10
  • 4 star values: 3
  • 3 star values: 1
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0

Great meal for after Thanksgiving to use up leftover turkey. Very simple meal. This was one of my favorites as a child. Serve over rice or chow mein noodles.

By BunnyBaker

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Recipe Summary

prep:
20 mins
cook:
10 mins
additional:
15 mins
total:
45 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

4
Original recipe yields 4 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Whisk soy sauce, sugar, and cornstarch together in a bowl until smooth; stir turkey into cornstarch mixture and set aside for 15 minutes to marinate.

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  • Heat a large skillet over high heat and pour vegetable oil into the hot skillet, coating the bottom. Stir broccoli and carrots into the hot oil to combine; pour chicken broth into the vegetables and cover skillet. Cook until carrots start to become tender, about 2 minutes.

  • Reduce heat to medium. Stir turkey and sauce into vegetables; cook and stir until heated through and the sauce has thickened, 1 minute. Stir mushrooms into turkey and vegetables until combined.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
286 calories; protein 19.1g 38% DV; carbohydrates 23.7g 8% DV; fat 13.3g 21% DV; cholesterol 41.1mg 14% DV; sodium 1112.1mg 45% DV. Full Nutrition
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Carolina
Rating: 5 stars
11/28/2012
This was wonderful to my surprise and such a nice change to the traditional high calorie leftover recipes. I served it over rice. The only change I made was to add cashews after plating to add some crunch. THIS IS A KEEPER. Read More
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C Addy
Rating: 3 stars
12/28/2012
This was a refreshing change from the standard turkey leftover options- which is why I tried it. That said I'd prefer a little more flavour and a little less sugar. I'll try adding a nice dose of fresh chopped garlic and ginger and reducing the sugar to 1 tablespoon the next time if I have left over turkey on hand. It might also be nice with real black bean sauce too (fermented black beans mashed with minced garlic and ginger) Note: Instructions don't mention what to do with the onions - I sauteed mine before adding the veggies and the stock to the pan. Read More
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(6)
14 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 10
  • 4 star values: 3
  • 3 star values: 1
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0
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C Addy
Rating: 3 stars
12/28/2012
This was a refreshing change from the standard turkey leftover options- which is why I tried it. That said I'd prefer a little more flavour and a little less sugar. I'll try adding a nice dose of fresh chopped garlic and ginger and reducing the sugar to 1 tablespoon the next time if I have left over turkey on hand. It might also be nice with real black bean sauce too (fermented black beans mashed with minced garlic and ginger) Note: Instructions don't mention what to do with the onions - I sauteed mine before adding the veggies and the stock to the pan. Read More
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Carolina
Rating: 5 stars
11/28/2012
This was wonderful to my surprise and such a nice change to the traditional high calorie leftover recipes. I served it over rice. The only change I made was to add cashews after plating to add some crunch. THIS IS A KEEPER. Read More
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aramaro87
Rating: 5 stars
12/22/2015
This was pretty easy to make and came out super yummy. My partner definitely liked it and I will probably have to double up on the ingredients next time (to have some leftovers.). I omitted the onions and I think next time I might add some snap peas or bell peppers. Read More
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Janine Brooks
Rating: 5 stars
12/16/2012
Relatively easy to make and quick-to-fix during a busy week. We served it up using our leftover stuffing as the "rice" underneath. What a delightful mix. Serve with a side of cranberries to get that slight bit of sweetness which compliments the saltiness of the soy sauce. Makes great for a heavy serving for two and then something leftover for the next day at lunch. Read More
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HDen
Rating: 4 stars
11/12/2013
Great easy recipe. I added a dash of soy sauce and a pinch of garlic powder at the very end to boost the flavour. Drizzled a very small amount of that peanut sauce on the top. Delicious! I will definitely make this again and play around with different flavours. Read More
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Emma
Rating: 5 stars
01/13/2015
Thank you so much for posting this recipe. My family absolutely loved it!!! I didn't have chicken broth so I used a tub of knorr mixed in a cup of water I also did not use mushrooms. My husband and my daughter went for thirds. I am not a cook and this recipe is amazing and was not difficult. Read More
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TC
Rating: 5 stars
01/08/2014
I'm in love with this! have made it twice in a week. The only changes I made was to increase the liquids as I added cooked noodles directly to the stir fry (I didn't want it too dry) and added kale because I had it. This is an awesome way to use leftover turkey. Also you can make it as spicy as you like. Read More
drobilla
Rating: 5 stars
10/06/2016
Followed the recipe just like it said. Great! No leftovers though...:( Read More
Lyn Cantrell
Rating: 5 stars
06/16/2014
This is the best recipe for leftover cooked turkey or chicken!!! We have made it over and over again!!! I do add snow peas and chopped peanuts also. Read More
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