Sweet Potato and Turkey Skillet
This easy sweet potato and turkey skillet is a healthy one-pan dinner made in 30 minutes with ground turkey, sweet potatoes, and bold flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Servings: 6
Equipment
- Large skillet with lid
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 lb ground turkey or substitute ground chicken or beef
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 medium sweet potato peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup yellow onion diced
- 1 10 oz can fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or cheese of choice
Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Fresh cilantro
- Sour cream
- Avocado
- Lime wedges
Instructions
Sauté the aromatics:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for about 2 minutes, until softened and fragrant.
Cook the meat:
- Add ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
Add flavor:
- Stir in the minced garlic and all seasonings. Mix well to evenly coat the meat.
Cook the sweet potatoes:
- Add cubed sweet potatoes, fire-roasted tomatoes, and broth. Stir to combine, then cover with a lid.
- Cook for 9–10 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender. (Keeping the lid on is key to ensure they cook through.)
Add beans:
- Stir in the black beans and gently mix until everything is well combined.
Melt the cheese:
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the top, cover, and let it melt for 2–3 minutes.
Serve and enjoy:
- Remove from heat and top with your favorite toppings like cilantro, sour cream, avocado, or a squeeze of fresh lime.