Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet

Ground turkey and sweet potato skillet with melted cheese in a large cast iron. It is topped with sliced avocado, jalapeño, and cilantro.

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Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet

This easy ground turkey sweet potato skillet combines turkey, sweet potato, veggies, and cheese to make a delicious dish packed with protein, carbs, and fiber. Made in one pan and something the whole family will love. Gluten-free and easily made dairy-free.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword ground turkey skillet, ground turkey sweet potato skillet, turkey sweet potato skillet

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 35

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 417kcal

Author Kelly Nardo

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
1 pound ground turkey
6 cups diced sweet potatoes (24 ounces/about 2-3 small-medium)
1 cup diced onion (120 grams)
2 tablespoons water (use more if needed)
2 heaping cups diced bell peppers (275 grams/2 medium)
3 cups packed chopped kale (90 grams)
1/2 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 cup shredded pepper jack cheese (2 ounces)
salt and pepper, to taste
for topping - avocado, sliced jalapenos, salsa, cilantro...

Instructions

Cook the turkey. Heat a large skillet or nonstick pan (it needs to be large – I used 12 inches) over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of oil, and let it get hot. Add ground turkey, breaking it up with a spatula or meat chopper. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned on the outside and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Cook the veggies. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to your pan. Then add sweet potatoes, onions, and salt and pepper, and stir to combine. Add about 2 tablespoons water, cover with a lid, and cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. If needed, you can add a little more water halfway through to help them cook. Next, add the peppers, mix to combine, cover again, and cook for another 5 minutes. Then add your kale, a little more salt and pepper, and let it cook for another 1-2 minutes. All the veggies should be tender at this point.
Bring it all together. Turn down the heat to low and add your ground turkey (with its juices) and the spices to the pan and stir well to combine. Finally, top with shredded cheese to cover the turkey mixture and let melt, for about 1-2 minutes. If needed, you can cover the pan with a lid.
Top with optional toppings and enjoy!

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