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Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet Recipe
A hearty and flavorful skillet dish combining ground turkey, sweet potatoes, and fresh vegetables, perfect for a quick and nutritious meal.
Ingredients
oil
- 4 tablespoons avocado oil (divided)
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 5 cups peeled and diced sweet potatoes (about 1 ΒΌ pounds)
- 3 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 1 medium sweet onion (diced)
- 1 red bell pepper (seeded and diced)
- 1 pound Campari tomatoes (diced)
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 can (15.25 oz) corn (drained)
- 1 can (15.5 oz) black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro (finely chopped, plus more for serving)
- 1 cup shredded Monterrey Jack cheese or white cheddar
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of avocado oil in a skillet. Cook turkey 7-8 mins until no longer pink, then set aside.
- Add remaining oil and garlic; cook briefly. Add sweet potatoes, onion, bell pepper, spices, cover, and cook 15-20 mins until tender.
- Return turkey to skillet, add corn, beans, tomatoes, cilantro; stir, cover, and cook 5-7 mins.
- Top with shredded cheese and extra cilantro before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings or adjust spice levels.