Turkey Steak with Ginger Sauce & Sweet Potato Mash

Turkey Steak with Ginger Sauce & Sweet Potato Mash

a quick midweek meal

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 20m
Total Time: 30m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (8 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

364
calories
5g
fat
41.2g
carbohydrates
38.1g
protein
1g
cholesterol
357mg
sodium
Turkey Steak with Ginger Sauce & Sweet Potato Mash

Recipe Description

Looking for a delicious midweek meal? Try cooking up this Turkey Steak with Ginger Sauce & Sweet Potato Mash in just half an hour for a balanced and easy dinner.  

In the hustle and bustle of a busy day, finding the perfect balance between flavor and nutrition can feel like a challenge. But this recipe delivers just that—a delicious and satisfying dinner. The hearty sweet potato mash, spiced with cumin, pairs perfectly with succulent turkey breast steaks glazed in a zesty ginger sauce. It’s a delightful combination that not only pleases the palate but also nourishes the body. You’ll find yourself reaching for this dish again and again as a go-to weeknight meal that doesn’t compromise on taste or health. Let’s get cooking!

To make the Turkey Steak with Ginger Sauce & Sweet Potato Mash recipe, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Turkey Steak with Ginger Sauce & Sweet Potato Mash

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Cook sweet potatoes

    15 min
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    Place the chopped sweet potatoes in a saucepan. Add water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium. Cook until tender, about 15 minutes, then drain.

  2. 2

    Mash sweet potatoes

    3 min
    Step 2 - Turkey Steak with Ginger Sauce & Sweet Potato MashStep 2 - Turkey Steak with Ginger Sauce & Sweet Potato Mash

    Over medium heat, heat a pan and spray with oil. Add 1 teaspoon ground cumin and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add the sweet potatoes and toss to coat. Using a fork, mash the sweet potatoes.

  3. 3

    Cook turkey steaks

    10 min
    Step 3 - Turkey Steak with Ginger Sauce & Sweet Potato Mash

    In the meantime, heat a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Spray the pan with oil. Add 4 turkey steaks and cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until cooked through. Transfer the steaks to a plate.

  4. 4

    Cook ginger and lemon zest

    1 min
    Step 4 - Turkey Steak with Ginger Sauce & Sweet Potato Mash

    Reduce the heat to medium. Spray the pan with more oil. Add the ginger and 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until fragrant.

  5. 5

    Add chicken stock, lemon juice and honey

    1 min
    Step 5 - Turkey Steak with Ginger Sauce & Sweet Potato Mash

    Pour in ½ cup chicken stock, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1 ½ tablespoons honey.

  6. 6

    Make slurry

    1 min
    Step 6 - Turkey Steak with Ginger Sauce & Sweet Potato Mash

    In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon water and 1 tablespoon cornstarch.

  7. 7

    Add slurry to stock mixture

    3 min
    Step 7 - Turkey Steak with Ginger Sauce & Sweet Potato Mash

    Stir the slurry into the stock mixture and bring it to a boil. Simmer, stirring, for 3 minutes or until the mixture reduces slightly.

  8. 8

    Return turkey steaks to pan

    2 min
    Step 8 - Turkey Steak with Ginger Sauce & Sweet Potato Mash

    Add in the turkey steaks and cook for another minute or until heated through.

  9. 9

    Serve

    Step 9 - Turkey Steak with Ginger Sauce & Sweet Potato Mash

    Divide the sweet potato mash and turkey steaks among serving plates and top with the sauce. Serve and enjoy!

Looking for a delicious midweek dinner that's also healthy? Make this Turkey Steak with Ginger Sauce & Sweet Potato Mash in just half an hour. It's a balanced and nutritious meal that's sure to satisfy. If you try this recipe, let us know! Please share it using the hashtag #cookmerecipes or by tagging @cookmerecipes on Instagram. We love seeing what you’ve made!

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (8 reviews)
Laura García
April 4, 2025
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Sencillo y delicioso.

Nate
March 31, 2025
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Dude, this Turkey Steak with Ginger Sauce is legit! Made it last week when my fam had a crazy day. Took me half an hour, and they all dug it! Sweet potato mash was bomb, too. Def gonna make it again.

Ollie
March 28, 2025
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I can't believe how easy this Turkey Steak with Ginger Sauce is to make! I whipped it up after a long day at work, and my kids loved it. The sweet potato mash is a hit, too! This recipe is definitely a new favorite for our family dinners.

Evelyn Thompson
February 21, 2025
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OMG, this Turkey Steak with Ginger Sauce is a total game changer! I whipped it up last week, and my fam couldn't get enough. Sweet potato mash was super creamy—like a hug in a bowl! Definitely making this again for our next fam dinner. YUM!

Quinn
February 3, 2025
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This turkey steak is perfect for busy nights.

Nick
February 1, 2025
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Awesome. Made this recipe on a busy weeknight and the whole family loved it. The ginger sauce was a game changer!

Gabe
January 25, 2025
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So yummy guys! My kids devoured the Turkey Steak with Ginger Sauce! It was quick to make and tasted fantastic! We loved the sweet potato mash, it’s now our new favorite!! Can’t wait to make it again!

Athina
December 30, 2024
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Perfect dinner for our family! Delicious!

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