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Ground turkey and sweet potato skillet dish with vegetables in a skillet

Ground Turkey and Sweet Potato Skillet

This quick and satisfying one-pan meal pairs ground turkey with hearty sweet potatoes and black beans, delivering savory, smoky, and slightly sweet flavors in just a short cooking time.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 2 cups diced sweet potatoes (about 1 medium-large sweet potato)
  • 1 can black beans (15 ounce, drained and rinsed)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder (smoky heat; reduce to 1/2 teaspoon for milder)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3 green onions (sliced)
  • 1 tomato (diced)
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup salsa

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the diced sweet potatoes in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for about 5 minutes, or until fork-tender. Set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, stir together the sour cream and salsa. Cover and chill while you cook.
Cooking
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and break it up with a spatula. Cook until no longer pink and lightly browned, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain any excess liquid if needed.
  2. Add the microwaved sweet potatoes and the drained black beans to the skillet. Sprinkle in the kosher salt, chipotle chili powder, and ground cumin. Stir gently to combine and cook for about 5 minutes so the flavors meld and the potatoes develop a little crisp on the edges.
  3. Remove the skillet from the heat. Evenly sprinkle the shredded cheddar over the top and let it sit for 2 to 3 minutes so the cheese melts from the residual heat.
  4. Scatter sliced green onions and diced tomato over the melted cheese. Serve each portion with a dollop of the chilled salsa-sour cream mixture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4g

Notes

If you prefer, swap plain Greek yogurt for the sour cream to cut calories. Frozen diced sweet potatoes work fine; thaw slightly or microwave a minute longer. Use mild chili powder if chipotle is unavailable. For best flavor, don't skip microwaving the sweet potatoes first; it ensures even tenderness without overcooking the turkey.

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