Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this Easy Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet. With tender sweet potatoes, lean ground turkey, and vibrant bell peppers, this dish is a nutritious one-pan meal perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. Bursting with flavor and color, it comes together in under 30 minutes, making it a favorite for families seeking satisfaction without sacrificing taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, cubed
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Wash and peel sweet potatoes; cube them. Dice onions and bell peppers.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions; sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add ground turkey to the skillet; cook until browned (approximately 7 minutes).
- Stir in sweet potatoes, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Cover and simmer on low for 15-20 minutes until sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
- In the last few minutes of cooking, mix in diced bell peppers to add crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg