Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet
A quick, healthy one-pan meal with lean ground turkey, sweet potatoes, and warm spices—ready in 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- Main Ingredients
- 1 lb 454g ground turkey (93% lean)
- 2 medium sweet potatoes diced into ½-inch cubes {~450g}
- 1 small onion finely chopped {~100g}
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 bell pepper any color, diced {~150g}
- 2 tbsp 30ml olive oil
- Seasonings
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Garnishes Optional
- Fresh cilantro or parsley
- Sliced avocado
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Prep Vegetables
- Peel and dice sweet potatoes into ½-inch cubes.
- Finely chop onion and bell pepper.
- Mince garlic.
- Cook Aromatics
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and bell pepper; sauté 3–4 minutes until soft.
- Stir in garlic; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Brown Turkey
- Push veggies to one side; add remaining 1 tbsp oil.
- Add ground turkey, breaking it apart with a spatula.
- Cook 5–6 minutes until no longer pink.
- Combine & Simmer
- Add sweet potatoes and all seasonings; mix well.
- Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 12–15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Finish & Serve
- Remove from heat; let rest 5 minutes.
- Garnish with cilantro, avocado, and lime.
Notes
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days or freeze for 3 months.
Substitutions: Use ground chicken or black beans for variation.
Spice Level: Adjust chili powder or add jalapeños for extra heat.