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One-Skillet Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet

  • Author: ava_chapman
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A quick, healthy, and flavorful weeknight dinner featuring ground turkey and sweet potatoes cooked in a single skillet with savory spices and fresh lime.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground turkey (93% lean)
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash and peel sweet potatoes, then dice into small 1/2-inch cubes. Dice the onion and bell pepper, and mince the garlic.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add diced onion and bell pepper; sauté for about 3 minutes until onion is translucent.
  4. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
  5. Add diced sweet potatoes to the skillet; stir and cook undisturbed for 2 minutes to char, then stir and cook for another 3 minutes until edges soften.
  6. Push veggies to the side and add ground turkey to the center. Break up meat with a spatula.
  7. Season turkey with salt, pepper, cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder. Cook for 4 minutes until no longer pink.
  8. Stir veggies back in with the turkey.
  9. Pour in soy sauce and chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  10. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 3 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
  11. Remove from heat, stir in fresh cilantro, and squeeze lime juice over the top.
  12. Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve immediately.

Notes

Ensure sweet potatoes are diced small (1/2-inch) to cook evenly with the turkey. Do not stir the turkey immediately after adding to the pan; let it sear for a minute to develop flavor. If sweet potatoes are still firm after simmering, add a tablespoon of broth and cover for 2 minutes. This recipe stores well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1.5 cups
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 8
  • Sodium: 450
  • Fat: 10
  • Saturated Fat: 2
  • Carbohydrates: 40
  • Fiber: 6
  • Protein: 25

Keywords: ground turkey, sweet potato, one skillet, healthy dinner, quick meals, weeknight dinner, gluten-free, dairy-free, high protein

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