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Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet


  • Author: Jennie Graham
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A delicious and easy recipe for turkey sweet potato skillet that you’ll love making at home.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 large sweet potatoes
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 2 bell peppers
  • 1 medium onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep vegetables: Wash and peel sweet potatoes, dice into bite-sized cubes. Chop bell peppers and onion uniformly for even cooking.
  2. Sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cook until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Brown turkey: Add ground turkey to skillet, cook 5-7 minutes until browned, breaking apart with spatula for even cooking.
  4. Add sweet potatoes: Stir in diced sweet potatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook 10 minutes until tender but firm.
  5. Include bell peppers: Remove lid, add bell peppers and stir well. Cook additional 5 minutes until peppers are tender-crisp.
  6. Final seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately while hot for best texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Cut sweet potatoes into uniform pieces to ensure even cooking throughout the dish
  • Don’t overcrowd the pan – use a large skillet to allow proper browning of the turkey
  • Keep bell peppers slightly crisp for better texture contrast against tender sweet potatoes
  • Let the turkey brown properly before stirring to develop deeper flavors in the final dish
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: International

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 285 calories
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 380mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg

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