Description
This Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet is a wholesome and flavorful one-pan dinner ready in just 30 minutes. Packed with tender sweet potatoes, lean ground turkey, vibrant veggies, and melty mozzarella, it’s a comforting and nutritious meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced small (~3 cups)
- 1 lb ground turkey
- ½ medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cups spinach, chopped
- ½ cup bone broth
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Garnish
- Sliced avocado
- Cottage cheese or Greek yogurt
- Drizzle of honey
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the sweet potatoes: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced sweet potatoes and a pinch of salt. Stir occasionally and cook for about 8–10 minutes until they start to soften and develop a golden color.
- Steam the sweet potatoes: Pour in ½ cup of bone broth, cover the skillet with a lid, and let the sweet potatoes steam for a few more minutes until fork-tender. This ensures they cook through without burning.
- Prepare the turkey mixture: Push the sweet potatoes to one side of the skillet. If the skillet looks dry, add a little more olive oil. Add the ground turkey, diced onion, and minced garlic to the open space. Cook, breaking up the turkey with a spatula, for about 5–7 minutes until browned and fully cooked.
- Combine and season: Once the turkey is cooked, stir it together with the sweet potatoes. Add diced bell pepper, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and cook for another 3–5 minutes until the veggies soften and the skillet becomes fragrant.
- Add spinach and cheese: Toss in chopped spinach and stir through the skillet until wilted, about 1–2 minutes. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top and let it melt for about a minute to finish the dish.
- Serve and garnish: Spoon the skillet into bowls and top with sliced avocado, a scoop of cottage cheese or Greek yogurt, a drizzle of honey, and optional fresh parsley. Enjoy warm.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, increase the chili powder or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Bone broth can be substituted with chicken broth or vegetable broth if unavailable.
- Use fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro to add brightness to the dish.
- Make it dairy-free by omitting the mozzarella or using a dairy-free cheese alternative.
- This recipe can be doubled easily to feed a larger crowd.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
