Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet
A comforting one-pan meal featuring ground turkey and sweet potatoes, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Add the diced sweet potatoes and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the diced onion, chopped bell pepper, and minced garlic; cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Push the vegetables to one side and add the ground turkey to the pan; cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart.
- Once the turkey is cooked, stir everything together and add the paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Can also be frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg