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Ground Turkey and Sweet Potato Skillet with vegetables in a pan

Ground Turkey and Sweet Potato Skillet

A quick and satisfying one-pan meal that combines lean ground turkey, sweet-roasted sweet potatoes, and melted cheddar, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 pound ground turkey (85-93% lean) Add a teaspoon of oil if very lean
  • 2 cups diced sweet potatoes (about 1 large) Dice into even 1/2-inch cubes for uniform cooking
  • 1 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder Substitute with smoked paprika + pinch cayenne if needed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded Sharp or medium
Garnishes
  • 3 stalks green onions, sliced
  • 1 medium tomato, diced
  • 1/3 cup sour cream Can swap Greek yogurt for a lighter option
  • 1/3 cup salsa

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Put the diced sweet potatoes on a plate and cover them with a damp paper towel. Microwave for about 5 minutes, until tender when pierced with a fork. Set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, stir together the sour cream and salsa. Chill until serving time.
Cooking
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add the ground turkey and break it up as it cooks. Cook until only a little pink remains, about 5 minutes. Drain any excess liquid if needed.
  2. Add the hot sweet potatoes, drained black beans, kosher salt, chipotle chili powder, and cumin. Stir to combine. Cook for another 5 minutes so flavors meld and everything is heated through.
  3. Remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar over the top and let it sit for a minute so residual heat melts the cheese.
  4. Garnish with sliced green onions and diced tomato. Serve with dollops of the salsa-sour cream mixture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5g

Notes

Spoon the skillet into warm flour or corn tortillas for quick tacos. Serve over steamed rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice for a heartier bowl. For brunch, fry or poach eggs and place them on top.

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