Description
A quick, one-pan weeknight dinner featuring ground turkey, sweet potatoes, and savory spices. Ready in about 20 minutes, this meal is kid-approved, budget-friendly, and requires minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds ground turkey (93% lean)
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced into ½-inch cubes
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
Instructions
- Dice the sweet potatoes, onion, and bell pepper. Mince the garlic and measure out the spices.
- Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and break it into small crumbles with a wooden spoon.
- Cook the turkey for 4-5 minutes until browned and no longer pink. If there is excess liquid or fat, drain it off.
- Add the diced onions and bell peppers to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until onions are translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds more, being careful not to burn it.
- Add the diced sweet potatoes, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat the potatoes in spices and cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
- Pour in the chicken broth and tomato sauce. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the skillet with a lid, and simmer for 8-10 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender. Stir halfway through to prevent sticking.
- Remove the lid, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed. If desired, uncover and cook for 2 more minutes to crisp up.
- Serve hot, topped with fresh cilantro, Greek yogurt, avocado, and a squeeze of lime.
Notes
Cut potatoes evenly to ensure they cook at the same rate. Do not crowd the pan to allow the turkey to brown properly. Smoked paprika is recommended for depth of flavor. This recipe is naturally gluten-free; ensure broth and tomato sauce are certified gluten-free if necessary. For a vegetarian version, substitute turkey with black beans or kidney beans.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the skillet
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 30
Keywords: ground turkey, sweet potatoes, one pan meal, quick dinner, weeknight dinner, healthy skillet, easy recipe, family friendly