This Chinese Green Beans with Ground Turkey recipe is my readers’ favorite! This dinner is quick, flavorful, and healthy. I bet it will be a hit at your house! Just give it a try and you’ll see why everyone just adores it.
I’ve mentioned that we live in San Francisco and are surrounded by AMAZING Asian cuisine, so we’re pretty picky about our Chinese food. When I saw a couple of ground turkey stir fry recipes floating around, I thought turkey in an Asian-inspired dish seemed peculiar, but then I remembered having something similar that had ground pork instead. Pork, turkey: what’s the difference, right?
Chinese Green Beans with Turkey over Rice
These bowls of Asian ground turkey are incredibly tasty and have tones of texture without loads of sweetness. These filling bowls are loaded with fresh herbs and “hidden” vegetables. This mouthwatering Ground Turkey with Green Beans Recipe, which contains low carbs, is unquestionably a quick and great supper option for your family. In the USA, turkey is a widely used meat source. Americans consumed 5.3 billion pounds of turkey in 2019 alone. This equates to 16.1 pounds per person.
Additionally, its consumption is doubled over the last 50 years. Since that time, scientists have discovered that the consumption of this ground turkey with beans contains a lot of health benefits. Turkey is healthier than red meat in general and has a significant nutritional punch. It is commonly used in beef dishes.
The ideal meal for a weeknight dinner or lunch, it’s easy to prepare. All alternatives like chicken and fish are excellent with this recipe. Ground turkey is a little fatter and juicy makes your lunch delicious, but the meat has a little more taste and if you are a chicken lover you can use it because its flavor is fantastic as per your taste and requirements.
Benefits of this Asian Green Beans with Ground Turkey Recipe
I’m so glad I decided to try these Chinese Green Beans with Ground Turkey because this easy meal was delicious! To make it even better, it takes less than 30 minutes to prepare, making it one of my best recipes for busy days.
My oldest usually turns his nose up at green beans when I make them, but he makes an exception for Chinese green beans. I can’t understand that kid. He won’t eat gravy or spaghetti sauce, but he loves sushi and anything smothered in black bean sauce.
It’s hard to say he’s picky exactly. Maybe he just has discerning taste. He’s certainly growing up in the right city. We didn’t have a lot of Asian food options when I was a kid in Mississippi! Fortunately, I’m making up for it as an adult.
Chinese Green Beans with Turkey Recipe Tips
This green bean stir fry was born for weeknights.
- If you can find Chinese long beans in your supermarket, those make the recipe taste even more authentic. If not, regular American green beans are perfect too. Just make sure they are fresh (not canned!) for a great result. If you don’t have fresh available, try frozen instead.
- Wash 1 pound of Chinese long beans, haricot verts, or green beans, drain thoroughly, and trim the tops and bottoms.
- Also, do not forget to cut the green beans on the diagonal into slices approximately 2 inches long.
- Of course, if you don’t have ground turkey you can easily swap in chicken, shrimp, or tofu. Moreover, no green beans? Try broccoli, peas, cauliflower, or zucchini. Let your farm stand be your guide.
However, no matter how you make yours, I hope you love this Asian ground turkey recipe. Not to mention any questions you have I’ll wait for them in the comments section below. Happy cooking!
Watch the how-to recipe video!
| Prep Time | 5 minutes |
| Cook Time | 20 minutes |
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- 1 cup medium grain rice uncooked
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 small bunch green onions sliced thin
- 2 cloves garlic minced or crushed
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon crushed ginger
- 1 pound washed and trimmed green beans or Chinese long beans if available
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar
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- Start rice cooking in lightly salted water.
- When rice is about 15 minutes from done, heat large skillet over high heat. Add sesame oil, and sauté green onions and garlic for about 2 minutes. Stir in ground turkey and sauté 3-5 minutes, until meat is mostly cooked. Crumble meat as much as possible.
- Stir in chili garlic sauce, hoisin sauce, and ginger. Add green beans and soy sauce, and stir to coat. Continue cooking over high heat for 7-9 minutes longer, stirring frequently, until beans are slightly tender.
- Stir in rice vinegar, and cook one minute longer. Serve over cooked rice.
Adapted from recipes from The Lemon Bowl and Cook Snap Savour.
Nutritional Values and Health Benefits of Chinese Green Beans
- Green beans, string beans, or snap beans are a rich source of vitamins A, C, and K, and of folic acid and fiber. They have similar nutritional benefits to snap peas and okra.
- Not to mention that many studies have suggested that including more plant foods, such as green beans, in the diet decreases the risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and overall mortality.
- However, consumption of fruit and vegetables also promotes a healthy complexion, increased energy, and overall lower weight.
- Also, for women of childbearing age, consuming more iron from plant sources such as spinach, beans, pumpkin, and green beans appears to promote fertility, according to Harvard Medical School.
- According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Nutrient Database, one standard cup of canned snap beans (about 150 grams) contains in term of nutrients:
Chinese Green Beans with Turkey over Rice Ingredients
Ground Turkey or Ground Chicken – Both work well in this recipe.
Sesame oil: Made from sesame seeds, sesame oil is a type of edible vegetable oil. One of the first known crop-based oils is this one. Sesame oil, which is used in this dish, contributes to the Asian flavor.
Green beans: Green beans give the dish an additional layer of texture and nutrients. Green beans provide a good amount of calcium and are rich in vitamin K. These vitamins and minerals play a crucial role in keeping strong, healthy bones and lowering fracture risk. If you choose, you can use a different vegetable. For this recipe, you will also use frozen, sliced green beans that may be steamed.
Soy Sauce – The sauce is what makes it all come together. Soy sauce is a very flavorful ingredient made from fermented soybeans and wheat. It makes your food digestive.
Which ground turkey is the finest to purchase? Is it beneficial?
Which ground turkey is the finest to purchase? Is it beneficial?
You probably find a few different alternatives for ground turkey when you look in the meat corner of your neighborhood grocery store. You can buy 99% lean, 93% lean, 85% lean, and ground dark meat turkey. Additionally, you might be able to purchase a seasoned or organic ground turkey. It can be challenging to decide what to buy.
Purchase ground turkey that is 99 percent lean if you want to make it low-fat. This choice is the leanest because it uses virtually exclusively white flesh from turkey. Since there is a tone of sauce and flavoring added, it works perfectly for this recipe. In terms of health, ground turkey is a great lean protein with lots of vitamins and minerals. It can be a great alternative to ground beef with lower levels of saturated fat. We love using it as a protein source for healthy dinners.
Why Do You Love This Recipe?
So quick! – From start to finish, you’ll only need twenty minutes to put this wonderful meal on the table.
Healthy – Lean protein and a variety of your favorite vegetables load each mouthful with nutrients to make it healthy.
Filling – It feels light and wholesome, but is super filling! An easy ground turkey is substantial enough to serve on its own, or pair with a simple side to feed a big family, no problem.
Family Friendly –Everyone will be happy with the simple, satisfying flavors of lightly caramelized green beans and turkey. However, you can also provide some equally simple sauces and toppings so that youngsters can enjoy customizing their food.
Versatile – Serve it over rice, or ditch the fork and wrap it in lettuce. This meal is flexible for whatever style your family likes!
Health Benefits of Chinese Green Beans with Turkey over Rice
Ø Turkey is a fantastic protein source. Protein is used by the body to create and repair tissue such as bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood.
Ø Protein is a macronutrient; your body requires a lot of it. You must eat protein every day because your body cannot store it
Ø It is a good way to get the necessary protein. Additionally, it is a good source of healthy vitamins and minerals like niacin and magnesium
Ø A superior source of selenium is turkey. A diet high in minerals may help to prevent cancer, according to some research.
Ø If you have diabetes, eating turkey as part of your diet can help you maintain healthy blood sugar levels.
Ø Older adults may maintain their memory and mental capacity by including poultry products in their diet at least twice a week as part of the MIND diet.
Ø You can strengthen your resistance to several heart problems by consuming meals like turkey that raise your HDL cholesterol.
Ø Try cooking with ground turkey that is 99 percent fat-free if managing your weight is your objective. So, the option with the fewest calories and least amount of fat is turkey.
Chinese Green Beans with Turkey over Rice Storage Tips
Ø For the next three to four months in the freezer, ground turkey meat needs to be kept out of the air to maintain its highest quality. Put the meat that has been wrapped in an airtight Ziploc bag. Also, use a straw to remove the air before sealing it, or press it flat to remove as much as possible.
Ø It is crucial to label the bag so that you can easily recognize the contents of the freezer. Also, it helps in keeping track of how long you’ve kept anything frozen.
Nutrition Information of Chinese Green Beans with Turkey over Rice
Per serving
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Calories |
262 kcal |
Carbohydrates |
14 g |
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Protein |
29 g |
Fat |
11 g |
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Saturated Fat |
7 g |
Potassium |
721 mg |
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Iron |
2 mg |
Sodium |
441 mg |
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Cholesterol |
62mg |
Fiber |
4 g |
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Sugar |
6 g |
Vitamin A |
11130IU |
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Vitamin C |
50 mg |
Calcium |
51 mg |
Enjoy Your Chinese Green Beans with Turkey over Rice
Now that you know all the benefits of Chinese green beans and the steps of how to rock this Chinese Green Beans with Ground Turkey Recipe, it’s your turn to share. So, go to the comments section and tell us your experience with this veggie: Do your family love it or hate it? Is there any way you can cook these beans for your little ones? What do you think about its taste and the ways you can cook it?
Also, I will be super grateful if you’ll find the time to share a little of your experience with my Chinese green beans recipe: Was it easy to make for you? What do you love about it and what will you change? Were you in the position to improvise? So, what did you do differently?
Last but not least, if you love this recipe, I think you’ll also be a fan of these two:
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A Shannon says
Whhhhy is this ranked so low on the stars?!? 5 star recipe right here!!!!! I always make this for my family and my sisters do the same for theirs. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Kelli Mayo says
This was so good !!!!! I used broccoli in mine because I forgot green beans and didn’t want to go to the store. The flavor was amazing . My husband couldn’t stop eating it. Excellent!
Bruce says
I’ve been making this a couple times a month for at least a year… delicious recipe!
Crissy says
This was an amazing dinner! My green beans were cut in half but took a little longer to cook. I put a lid on and they came out perfect. I just mixed the sesame oil, ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sweet chili sauce(in place of chili garlic sauce for my 10 month old) and added the sauce at the end! I would definitely try it with the chili garlic sauce, I love that stuff. Thanks for a great recipe, we loved it so much!
Jay says
Thanks for this great recipe! My tweaks due to ingredients on hand: I used ground chicken, ginger paste (from the squeeze tube), and about 1.5 pounds of frozen green beans (two packages). So, I added a tad bit more of the hoisin, chili garlic paste, and soy sauce. I also had some dried pepper flakes for extra heat! I’ve made it twice now, and it’s delicious! Next time I”ll probably add some green bell pepper to stretch the recipe. Since I’m trying to be good and avoid too many carbs, I just had a double serving instead of rice :) Thank you again!
MarySC says
I made this exactly as written, except I browned and drained the turkey first. Wow, I loved the result, and anticipate making it regularly. No one would ever know this was made with turkey and not pork. I found the flavor deliciously complex and only very mildly spicy; will add some hot peppers next time. While I loved the green beans (using the first harvest of yard-long beans from my garden), I think this would be good with more veggies as well- onion, bell pepper, broccoli, sugar peas… the possibilities are endless. Thanks!
Lisa says
Can’t wait to try this recipe however I suffer from crohns disease and cannot tolerate even the tiniest bit of spicy. Any suggestions on a substitution? Also can chicken breasts or pork chops cut up in small pieces be ok to use instead of ground Turkey? Would love to add mushrooms and carrots to the recipe. What are your thoughts. I’m always looking for new recipes that my crohns can tolerate.
Kristn says
My husband has started following a keto-ish diet and so I’ve been on this culinary adventure trying to find things that he can eat. The hoisin sauce does have sugar in it but since he gets almost no carbs through the day, I figured he could handle the few carbs the sauce would contribute. Same with the about half a yellow onion that I added. I made the dish with the additional sliced yellow onion, double the sauce and double the meat. It was fantastic. I scooped out his portion and the. Added some rice stick noodles instead of the rice and our kiddo ate every bit that was on her plate.
Gotham Mama says
Hi, I subbed 3-5 Tbsp. coconut aminos for both the hoisin and soy sauces because that’s what I had on hand. I didn’t have the chili garlic sauce so I used sweet chili sauce and the sweet element was still there. I used haricot verts and frozen French cut green beans and it worked out great. Fam loved it so much I am making it again 5 days later per request. This time I did buy some fresh ginger and true chili garlic sauce and will keep experimenting. I’m not usually in the mood for Asian food but I love this dish.
Ashley says
I wasn’t to sure if this at first, but it is really good! Has some great flavors! It would be good as a lettuce wrap too. I also thickened mine a little because I like that consistency. However this is really good and something new! Thank you!
Lacy says
So delicious and affordable to make. Next time I will drain it after the turkey is cooked since I used a higher fat ground turkey. Thank you for a new favorite.
Dnise says
This dish was a winner. I went out of my way to pick up green onion completely forgot to add it anyway. I added black sesame seeds though. Delicious!
Leah Duncan says
I made this with a what the heck attitude, I needed to do something with ground turkey. HOWEVER! this was soooo delicious! I can’t thank you enough for perking up a boring Thursday night with an awesome dish. ?
Shannon says
This was delicious! Two picky children wouldn’t stop eating it…
Roy says
wow do your children love chinese food?
Brooke says
I’ve made this multiple times now and wanted to share how DELICIOUS this is! I usually use ground ginger instead of fresh and have taken it easy on the chili sauce (we find ours to be really spicy), but this is a ‘go-to’ in the summer with garden beans!
Andi Gleeson says
I’m so happy to hear it, Brooke. Thanks so much!!
-Becky O says
Oh my gosh thank you–you saved dinner tonight! What do you do when all you really have is frozen green beans and ground turkey and you need to feed seven people??? I did add coconut milk to temper the heat (cuz my daughter’s a spice wimp) and a squeeze if lime fur a little zing. Delicious. Thanks so much!
Susan says
I’ve made this several times, and is a family favorite. However i can’t find nutritional infomation anywhere in the print. Looking for how many servings as well as calories. Thank you
Andi Gleeson says
Hi, Susan! I’ll work on adding nutritional info to the printable view :) Thank you!
Hadley says
Is the nutritional information for the whole dish or just one cup or one of four servings? Does it include white rice? Thanks!!!
Christina says
Was the nutritional info added? If so, where can I find it for this recipe? I didn’t see it in the printable view?
Tara Allen says
My boyfriend and I made this last night for dinner and it was incredible! We’re planning to have it again this week. Thanks!
Andi Gleeson says
I’m so happy to hear it, Tara! Thank you!
Noelle Norrie says
This was soooo good and quick. Thank you!
Andi Gleeson says
I’m so happy you liked it! Thank you!
Joan says
This has quickly become a favorite in our house. Quick, easy and delicious!
Charmaine says
This was excellent!! My extremely picky 9 year old son gave it a 9 out of 10 and claimed it was fantastic. :) It was easy , quick and delicious.
Andi Gleeson says
I’m so glad to hear it!! Thank you! I have a 10-year-old son too! He’s getting less picky as he gets older, thankfully. Take care, Charmaine!
Donna says
This was the MOST flavorful stir fry I have made! Was so simple and quick. Will definitely be in my go to menu!
Donna says
Oh and I use sweet chili sauce because I don’t like heat, it gave it a sweet heat I can deal with.
Stephanie says
Hi! I a planning to make this for dinner tonight and I was wondering if I can use regular oil instead of sesame oil?
Also, I do not have any rice vinegar in hand, I was wondering what is a good substitute for that?
Thanks!
Andi Gleeson says
Hi! Yes regular oil will work. You could toss in a teaspoon of sesame seeds if you have them. You could try white wine vinegar if you have that.
Carla says
I couldn’t find garlic chili oil. Substitutes?
Andi Gleeson says
Hi! Do sorry for not answering sooner. I’m sorry to hear you can’t find it! You could use Sriracha and garlic to taste instead. Thank you!
Wanda says
This recipe is amazing
Andi Gleeson says
Thank you so much, Wanda! I’m so happy you like it :)
Mo K says
Made tonight. Great flavors, Andi! I cooked a bit differently. I used a wok and cooked the ground turkey first so I could drain all the fat. (I used Jennie-O brand which ended up much more crumbled than your photo– I was thinking maybe you used turkey sausage, it was that different).
It might have been my electric wok but I couldn’t get the green beans to cook to the ‘wrinkly’ stage, so I ended up finishing up/roasting them in my Infra-Wave at 400F for about 15-20 mins. Gosh, they were perfect! I also added thin sliced celery and carrot just to stretch it. Great recipe, thanks for sharing!
Tara says
I am a newly diagnosed heart failure patient. I’m now always looking for low sodium recipes. This was delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe online.
Andi Gleeson says
I’m sorry to hear about your diagnosis, but I’m happy if my recipes help you! I will admit that I do like my food pretty salty, but most times I call for salt to taste. As long as it doesn’t have bacon or sausage or something that it is inherently high in sodium, you should be able to adjust it to your needs. Thanks, Tara!
Donna says
Love this recipe!!
Pam says
I am really going to try your recipes and it look so good. I have made copies of your recipes to keep for my self.
Andi Gleeson says
I hope you like them, Pam. Thank you!!
Jen says
Just made this again. So good. I think I will double the sauce next time and add mushrooms. We like it a little saucier.
Andi Gleeson says
Thank you, Jen! I like extra sauce too :)
Ivonne Garcia says
Delicious, we make this recipe once a week.
Jennifer Kepler says
I make this recipe at least twice a month — it’s becoming one of my all-time favorites! I usually add a bit more chili powder for some extra spice. Thanks for sharing it!
Claudine says
My daughter and I tried this recipe today and let’s just say she’s asked for 2nd’s, twice! It’s delicious and very flavorful! We tweaked the recipe by cutting back on the chili paste (used 1t vs 2T) as it has a little “kick” and we did not have any rice vinegar. At first we were going to substitute it with Apple Cider Vinegar, but when all was said and done, the dish was so good as is…it didn’t need anything else to enhance the already great flavor! Thanks for the great recipe. Is now a welcomed additon to our dinner rotation!
Andi - The Weary Chef says
So glad you liked it, Claudine! Thank you!!
Toni says
This was soooo delicious and flavorful. I’ve already made it about 5-6 times in the past 3 weeks. Only adjustment I made was used ground ginger.
Andi - The Weary Chef says
Oh thank you so much, Toni! I’m flattered that my recipe is making repeat appearances at your house :)
Kymi says
This was absolutely wonderful! The 2nd time I made it I added broccoli with the string beans. My picky teenagers like it! Thinking of using this as a meatball! We’ll see what happens.
Andi Gleeson says
Thank you, Kymi! I’m so glad you liked it!! My husband hates broccoli, or I would try it your way too :) Have a good weekend!
Heather says
Super yum but adjustments were made to accommodate ingredients on hand. Used red onion and 4 cloves of garlic. Subbed sweet chili sauce for garlic chili sauce and 2 tsp oyster sauce for the hoisin (totally thought I had some) Used 1/4 tsp ground ginger for fresh. Added a splash more soy sauce and a sprinkle of roasted garlic powder & coconut sugar (hoisin is pretty sweet) at the end. Really loved it. I think with the hoisin all my adjustments at the end would have been unnecessary.
Ang says
Holy crap this was amazing and so simple to make! I missed the ginger and added extra garlic instead and it was still AMAZZZZZZING! Thank you for this super easy recipe :)
Andi Gleeson says
Thank you so much, Ang! I’m so happy you liked it!!
Nicole says
Love this recipe!!! I use ground chicken in place of turkey. It’s on our weekly menu rotation! Thank you…
AmanDa says
Hi! I am just wondering the nutrition information for this recipe. Please let me know! Thanks
Stephanie says
I am making this tonight and am wondering if I can add honey to the sauce to lesson the spice as I’m making it for two young children.
Andi Gleeson says
Hi! The finished dish isn’t really that spicy (in my opinion). If you wanted to make it milder, you could use 3 tbsp. hoisin sauce and 1 tbsp. chili garlic sauce. Adding honey isn’t a bad idea either! :) Let me know how you like it!
hermi says
Hi Andi – Can I freeze the recipe and just boil up rice when I want to use it?
Andi Gleeson says
Hi, Hermi! I”m sorry I didn’t get back to you sooner. I haven’t tried this recipe in the freezer to be honest. It only takes about as long to make as it does to cook the rice, so I just do it all at once when I’m ready to eat. I’m going to post your question over at my reader forums to see if anyone else might be able to answer!
Suzanne Washington says
Thank you for this recipe. I am going to try it for lunch. I am going to substitute the hoisin for Oyster sauce and wholeweat noodles as that’s what I have in! Hopefully it will taste as good! Thanks
Andi Gleeson says
Hope you enjoyed it, Suzanne! Thank you!
Nancy Jopp says
Found this recipe on Pinterest! I am always looking forward to recipes with ground turkey with some FLAVOR, which this absolutely did! Loved it!!!!!! Will be making this frequently!
Andi Gleeson says
I’m so happy to hear that you loved it, Nancy! Thanks so much for taking the time to let me know!
Melissa c. says
I LOVE this recipe. I have made it a million times (well, not that many), but it is so good that I crave it. SO yummy! I am close enough to drive to Chinatown in San Francisco, and I wouldn’t even know where to get it to even have it in person. I am so glad that I can make it at home whenever I want.
Thanks for sharing!
Andi Gleeson says
Thank you so much, Melissa! It means a lot to me if you are so close to Chinatown and make my recipe instead :)
Renae says
Yummy. Perfect amount of heat. Easy.
Andi Gleeson says
Thanks so much Renae! Glad you liked it!
Jen says
I made this last night and it was soooo good! Reminded me of the lettuce wraps you get at PF Changs but in a stir fry. I will definitely make it again. I added mushrooms and used sweet onion instead of green (because that’s what I had) and it was amazing. Thank you so much for this recipe!
Andi Gleeson says
Thank you, Jen! I’m so happy you enjoyed it! Mushrooms always make everything better :)
Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) says
I’ve made this recipe twice now for dinner. I love how fast it comes together. It tastes so delicious and is easy to make for during the week. Thanks for providing an easy recipe!
Andi Gleeson says
Oh, Kelli, thanks so much! I’m so happy to hear that it has made a repeat appearance at your house. Have a good week!
Sandra r says
Soooooo tasty! My family loved it. I left out the chili sauce for my two toddlers and just added it to the adults plates. Thank you!
Andi Gleeson says
Thank you, Sandra! So glad you liked it!
Donna says
Andi,
I found your recipe today while looking for something to do with the ground turkey I had in the fridge…it was really fantastic! I don’t normally leave comments on the things I try but it was so good, so full of flavor – my 12-year old and I both really loved it – I just had to tell you.
I will definitely try more of your recipes :)
Your new fan,
d.
Andi Gleeson says
Hi, Donna! Thank you so much for your comment. I feel flattered since you don’t usually leave them :) I’m very happy to have you as a new reader, and I’ll try my best to keep bringing you more dinners to love! xo
Jj says
Boil the beans beforehand so they are more tender
Andi Gleeson says
Thanks, JJ. I like my beans crisp in this dish, but I appreciate the tip for others who like them more tender.
Diane says
can you make this without chilli garlic sauce so a toddler could eat it? My son like flavor but not too spicey. Thanks!
Andi Gleeson says
Hi, Diane. I’m so sorry. I thought I had already answered this! Yes, you can just double the hoisin sauce and leave out the chili garlic sauce. Or, if you have another sauce like Chinese black bean sauce on hand, you could use that instead. Hope that helps, and thank you!
Ellen says
I really like your recipes.
Andi Gleeson says
Thank you, Ellen! I really appreciate that :)
Andrea says
I’m not a ground turkey lover but saw your post on Pinterest and had to try it. I must say your recipe totally made me forget I was eating ground turkey. The spices and hoisin compliment turkey well and absorb throughout this dish. I didn’t really care for the green beans and will try with asparagus or broccoli next time. Thanks for sharing
Andi Gleeson says
So glad you liked it, Andrea (well, except for the green beans). I think it would be delicious with broccoli, but unfortunately my husband hates the stuff. Enjoy an extra helping for me :)
Lisa Kimsey says
Is this dish spicy?
Andi Gleeson says
Hi, Lisa! It’s not very spicy, but if you want to make it even more mild, leave out the chili sauce and add extra hoisin sauce to make up for it. Hope that helps. Thanks for asking :)
Kathleen says
Making this for dinner again tonight–it is one of my fiance & my all time favorite quick & healthy meals! We have been making it ever since I stumbled across your recipe about a year ago. The flavors are perfect–we usually use sriracha (because we already have it) and add a little extra hoisin to control the spice.
I just wanted to finally leave a comment to let you know how much we love this dish! :)
Jeannine findley says
looking for the recipe for chinese green beans with ground turkey
Thank you
Andi Gleeson says
Hi, Jeannine. Sorry for the confusion! Now it should be everything alright!
Jamie says
This dish was yummy and easy to make, which is always a plus for me. I added in sliced mushrooms with the greenbeans and doubled up on the sauce, because I love my rice saturated too. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe! I look forward to making it again!
bodyfitness says
I couldn’t resist commenting. Perfectly written!
Shalana says
i don’t usually comment on recipes, this is actually my first time, but I had to let you know how amazing this recipe is! I tried it for the first time tonight and my hubby and kids loved it! My 6 year old doesn’t like green beans but she ate all of her dinner and asked for more! Only thing I did differently was halve the amount of garlic chili sauce because of the kids. But otherwise I followed the recipe and it was great! Thanks for posting!
Andi Gleeson says
Thank you so much, Shalana! I’m so flattered that you would break your commenting silence for me :) I’m very happy to hear that you all liked this recipe so much!
tracy says
Wonderful!!!!! I used fresh green beans and some canned and a bit more of sriracha. My family loved it! Definitely a keeper.
Andi Gleeson says
I’m so glad you liked it, Tracy! Thank you so much!
Anel Diaz says
Hello..This recipe looks so delicious. But for some reason I can’t find the recipe. Help please.
Andi says
Hi, Anel. I’m sorry if it was confusing. The post was broken into two pages, so but now they appear on the same page. Thank you!
heather fowler says
What can be used in place of the rice vinegar IF it can’t be found.
Andi says
Hi, Heather! I bet you will be able to find the vinegar in the Asian or salad dressing section of your store. If not (or if you don’t want to buy it), you could try white wine vinegar instead. Thanks for stopping by :)
Nathalie Kisor says
I found the rice vinegar in the vinegar section of my grocery store you might try there also.
heather fowler says
What is housing sauce? And does it have to be used and can I make the Chinese green beans rice and ground turkey with out it?
Andi says
Hi, Heather! Hoisin sauce is a Chinese sauce that’s usually pretty easy to find in the Asian section of your grocery store. It’s a little sweet and a little salty. You could substitute black bean sauce or even bottled teriyaki sauce (both also found in the Asian section). I hope that helps!
Lauren says
This was great! I am always looking for ground turkey recipes that aren’t bland.. I substituted apple cider vinegar with a pinch of sugar since I did not have seasoned rice vinegar on hand. The heat was in the background of the dish, which was perfect! Thanks, we’ll be adding this to our regular rotation.
Andi says
Thank you, Lauren! I’m so happy to hear that you liked it.
Katie says
Am I missing something?? Where’s the recipe…all I see is the list of ingredients! Help! I’ve got everything ready to go and it’s time to start dinner but I can’t figure out where the recipe actually is. Thanks!
Andi says
Hi, Katie. I’m so sorry I just saw this! I looked at the post, and the recipe looks fine for me. I’m not sure what went wrong on your end. I hope your dinner plans weren’t ruined. Are you still not able to see it? You can always email me if you need a quick response and I’m not answering your question: [email protected].
Brittany H says
Could I have the nutritional facts?
Andi says
Sorry for not getting back to you, Brittany. I don’t have the nutritional info for my recipes, but I’ll work on adding that feature. Thank you!
Adrianna says
Hi, I keep trying to click on the chili garlic sauce link and it just keeps bringing me back to this page. What are the ingredients to make it?
Thanks!
Andi says
Hi, Adrianna. Thank you for letting me know there was a problem with that link. Sorry about that! I fixed it now, but it is a link to the product on Amazon to show you what it looks like (not a recipe). It is a pre-made sauce in a jar that can be found in the Asian section of your grocery store. Thank you!
Kelsey Collins says
What is the chili garlic sauce? The link just leads to the same recipe page. I’d love to try the recipe but don’t want to miss a crucial ingredient!
Andi says
Hi, Kelsey. Sorry, I’m not sure what went wrong with that link but I fixed it. It just goes to the product page on Amazon to show you what it looks like, but you can find it in the Asian section of most grocery stores. Thank you!
Lynn says
Found this on Pinterest. Made it for dinner tonight, and it is delicious! Just enough spice for me. I boiled the beans a little, as my guy doesn’t like super-crisp beans. So yummy!
Andi says
I’m so happy you liked it, Lynn. Thank you!
Victoria says
This is possibly the best recipe I’ve ever found. Made it for dinner for my hubby and I last night and neither of us could stop raving about it. I hope he won’t be annoyed when I make it every night for the rest of the week…
Andi says
Wow, thank you for the rave review, Victoria! Happy New Year!
Maryse says
Hi, I made this recipe for dinner tonight. It was good, great flavor but Oh my! So spicy…I wasn’t sure about the Chili garlic sauce and used Sriracha (I used 1 table spoon instead of 2) but still very spicy…I am not sure I used the right sauce…. So what kind of chili garlic sauce did you used in this recipe? Thanks!
Andi says
Yikes I bet that was spicy! The chili garlic sauce I used is in the Chinese food section with things like black bean sauce, hoisin sauce, etc. I hope you were still able to enjoy it! I’ll check the recipe to make sure the link to the sauce is still working. I put it there to show what kind I was talking about. Thank you, Maryse!
Wendi says
So unbelievably delish! My turkey to bean ratio was off…with more beans (Costco giant pack). So I upped the hoisin, soy and vinegar. Perfect! Spicy, but not burn-off-your-mouth-so-you-can’t-eat-another-bite spicy (yes, I am baby when it comes to spicy). Didn’t miss the beef at all. Thanks for a perfect, inexpensive twist in our meal plan!!
Andi says
Wow, Wendi! Thanks so much for this rave review! You made me want to make this again this week. It’s a favorite around here too, but I haven’t gotten around to making it in a while. Hope you’ve had a nice weekend :)
Jen says
This looks really great, but I’m wondering about the heat factor. I have two little guys that will eat almost anything, and can even deal with a little heat, but not a lot. Any thoughts on the chili garlic sauce or substitutions for such to bring it down a bit?
Andi says
Hi, Jen! You could just double the hoisin sauce and leave out the chili garlic sauce. It’s not that spicy as written, but I understand what you mean. My boys won’t eat food if there is even a hint of spiciness! I hope you like the recipe :)
Sonja says
Tried this for dinner last night and it met *every* one’s stamp approval. It was delicious and it was easy and even the picky eaters raved over it. What more can you ask?
I used frozen whole green beans and just cooked them until hot.
Thanks for an amazing recipe.
Andi says
Thank you for coming back to let me know, Sonja. I’m so happy to hear that you guys all liked it :)
Chrystal Thurston says
I have made so many of your recipes and we LOVE them! Yours is my go to site when I am looking for ideas. But although this one tasted great it was very dry any idea where I went wrong? I’d love to make it again but my hubby must have sauce/gravy for his rice. Any suggestions would be appreciated and thanks for all your hard work on the site, I LOVE it!
Andi says
Hi, Chrystal. Thank you so much for this sweet message! I appreciate it so much!
I can understand wanting more sauce. Here’s what I would do: Add 2 tbsp. more of hoisin sauce. At the end of cooking, stir 1 tbsp. corn starch into 1/4 c. cold water, and stir that into the skillet. That should give you a bit more sauce, and you could stir in up to another 1/4 c. water to thin it more. Give it a taste and add a little more soy sauce or chili sauce if needed. I haven’t tried this, but I think it will turn out the way you want. Have a good weekend!
Nikole says
This was simple, inexpensive and AWESOME! I will be making this again and again!
Andi says
Thank you, Nikole! This really brightened my day. Have a wonderful week!
Alisha says
Made this last night and it was so tasty! I switched out the white rice with brown and added some cooked lentils for added nutrients. Thanks for the recipe!
Andi says
Hi, Alisha! I’m so glad you liked it, and I really appreciate that you took the time to come back and let me know. Lentils in the rice sound great. I’ve started to switch mostly to brown rice too. It took me a while to get used to it, but now I actually prefer the chewy texture. Thanks for your comment :)
Heather says
LOVE this recipe! I never thought ground turkey could turn in to something so flavorful! Can you list the nutrition content by chance?
Andi says
Thank you, Heather! Unfortunately, I don’t usually calculate the nutritional value of my recipes because I don’t have an easy way to do it. I know I saw a site once where you could paste in recipe ingredients and calculate the nutritional facts, but I can’t find it again. I’ll look again and email you if I find it. Thanks again for your sweet comment :)
Chrystal Thurston says
I usually but a whole turkey when it’s super cheap and then figure out what to do with it later. Since it’s so close to the holidays I didn’t want to make my regulars and this sounds wonderful. But we are on a super tight budget too, I was wondering if I could use Sriracha Chili sauce and if that is the chili garlic sauce you are referring too? Also I only have rice vinegar in the house what is the seasoned kind seasoned with, could I just add seasonings to it? Thank you.
We tried your Bacon Cheddar Ranch Burgers with Parmesan Ranch Chips last night. Great burger a new staple in our house but I wasn’t able to get the dry buttermilk powder at my grocery and I may have left out the Parmesan because they were a little flat. But I will try them again when I can get the buttermilk and be SURE to add the Parmesan. lol
Andi says
Hi, Chrystal. I’m sorry for not replying sooner! I got sidetracked researching alternatives to the chili garlic sauce and seasoned rice vinegar and forgot to actually respond. I think you will still enjoy the turkey and green beans if you make some substitutions. Just give it a taste and see if it might need extra garlic, soy sauce, salt, or something like that if it seems too plain.
The powdered buttermilk seems pricey, I think $4 or $5 for the canister, but it ends up being much cheaper than buying ranch dressing packets. I’ve used it a lot and still have probably half left! I’m so happy you liked the burgers. Thanks a lot for your comment and questions :)
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says
I love the idea of using ground turkey instead, definitely will be trying this!
The Weary Chef says
I hope you like it, Pamela. Thanks so much for your nice comment!
Paula @Call Me PMc says
I really like this dish, Andi! And, you photo is incredible!!! I’m still learning my new T3, I have no patience, I just want to know it already!
The Weary Chef says
Thanks, Paula! I was used to using my Sony camera in manual mode, so that helps, but the controls are different so there’s still a learning curve. It’s hard to spend time learning a new camera when you just want to take your picture and eat! ;)
Gloria Phillips (@simplygloria1) says
Love how this only takes 30 minutes…looks amazing, Andi! Love the pic!
The Weary Chef says
Thanks, Gloria! I’m all about 30 minute meals ;)
cookingwithcurls says
We love Asian food! I have never had it with ground turkey, but I’m will to give it a shot :) Awesome photo!!!
The Weary Chef says
Thanks, Lisa! I thought the ground turkey seemed odd for an Asian dish, but it tasted great.
Chanelle says
Pinned this today and made it tonight. Soooo good. We loved it!
The Weary Chef says
I’m so glad! Thanks so much for taking the time to let me know :)
Carrie @ Frugal Foodie Mama says
This looks really good & healthy! :)
The Weary Chef says
Thanks, Carrie! I was a little surprised how good it was just because I don’t usually think of turkey for stir fry.