If you're in the mood for low-fat meat, cook ground turkey stir-fry. Simply stir-fry the meat in a frying pan or heat it in the microwave until it reaches a safe temperature for consumption (63 °C or 70 °C). Remove any excess oil that has pooled before eating the meat. You can use turkey stir fry for a protein boost in any recipe you like.
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Method 1 of 3: Saute Meat on the Stove
Step 1. Defrost frozen meat, if necessary
If you're using frozen ground turkey, you'll need to thaw it before frying. To defrost ground turkey in the refrigerator, place it in the refrigerator for 24 hours. You can also remove the ground beef from its package and place it in a microwave-safe bowl. Use the " defrost " setting according to the weight of the meat you want to defrost.
- To prevent it from rotting, you should sauté the meat as soon as possible after thawing in the mixrowave.
- If you don't have time to thaw the meat, you can cook it frozen right away. However, this method will take longer to cook and will be more difficult to stir.
Step 2. Heat the pan
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. If you're using fat-free ground turkey, you'll need to add a few teaspoons of vegetable oil to it. This will prevent the meat from sticking to the pan.
Step 3. Put ground turkey in the skillet and stir
Remove the turkey from its packaging and place it on the hot skillet. Use a spoon to crush the ground beef, then stir to spread.
Step 4. Cook ground turkey for 14 to 16 minutes
Stir the meat occasionally while cooking for 14-16 minutes. The flesh will turn a light gray color, then turn brown again as the caramelization progresses.
Step 5. Check the temperature of the minced turkey
Insert a meat thermometer and check the temperature. The temperature must be at 70 ° C before it is safe to consume.
Step 6. Drain the minced turkey
Place some tissue paper on a large plate. Transfer the meat to the paper towels so that the remaining oil on the meat can be absorbed.
Method 2 of 3: Saute Meat in the Microwave
Step 1. Place the minced turkey in a heatproof bowl
Remove the minced turkey from the package and place it in a microwave-safe bowl. If the bowl has a lid, secure it tightly. You can also use plastic wrap and just place it on the top of the bowl.
- Covering the cooked meat is very important because it can keep the heat from escaping from the dish. This can kill harmful bacteria.
- If your ground turkey is frozen, you will need to use the " defrost " setting in the microwave before cooking the ground beef. Cook the thawed frozen ground beef immediately.
Step 2. Cook ground turkey in the microwave for 2.5 minutes
Place the covered bowl in the microwave and heat the meat for 2.5 minutes. Keep in mind that ground turkey is not fully cooked after this process.
Step 3. Stir in ground turkey, then microwave again for 2.5 minutes
Carefully remove the bowl of meat from the microwave. Open the lid and stir the meat until it crumbles to ensure it heats evenly. Put the lid back on the bowl, then put the meat back in the microwave to heat for 2.5 minutes.
Step 4. Check the temperature of the meat before eating
Remove the ground beef from the microwave and insert a thermometer into it. Meat is safe to eat when it reaches a temperature of 70 °C. You can season the ground turkey and use it as an ingredient in your favorite recipe.
If you have to get rid of the oil, place a few sheets of paper towels on a large plate. Transfer the meat to the tissue paper so that the remaining oil in the meat can be absorbed
Method 3 of 3: Using Sauteed Ground Turkey
Step 1. Add ground turkey to the soup
Ground turkey is a fat-free protein addition that makes a great soup. Add the sautéed meat to your favorite vegetable soup or hot soup. Boil the soup until the vegetables or beans used are tender.
You can also use ground turkey as a curry mix. This dish is cuk served with rice or bread
Step 2. Use ground turkey as the casserole mixture
You can substitute pork or ground beef for turkey to make your favorite casserole. For example, you can make meat rolls, meat pies, or lasagna. If you're in a hurry, just cook spaghetti with turkey gravy.
Step 3. Make turkey kebabs or fried rice
If you don't want the hassle, stuff some of the kebab skins with the cooked ground turkey. Season the meat with kebab or Mexican seasonings. You can also make fried rice on a frying pan with a variety of vegetables. Add ground turkey and serve with soy sauce.
To make a light meal, prepare a vegetable salad, then add the seasoned ground turkey. Add extra vegetable pieces on top
Step 4. Use as a filling for peppers or low-fat sandwiches
Instead of using beef to cook burgers, use turkey which is lower in fat. If you want to eat more vegetables, mix the cheese and sauce into the ground turkey. Dip this mixture into the peppers and bake until the skins are soft.
