This sweet potato turkey skillet is a delicious one-pan meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. It's also a balanced meal packed with tons of flavor to fuel you and your family.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It's a great option for meal prep because it reheats well the next day.
- There is little clean up and you can feed the whole family.
- It comes together in a little over 30 minutes making it a great weeknight dinner.
Ingredient Notes
- Olive or avocado oil
- Minced garlic - you can also swap for garlic powder if that's all you have on hand.
- Lean ground turkey - Ground turkey is a delicious and versatile lean protein so it's our go-to for this recipe. Feel free to swap for lean ground beef if you prefer.
- White onion
- Sweet potatoes - you will need about 2 medium sized. Feel free to peel them or leave the skin on.
- Bell pepper - red, orange, or yellow pepper will all work.
- Zucchini
- Salt, chili powder, and cumin
- Red enchilada sauce - use your favorite red enchilada sauce. You can also swap for green if you prefer. The Siete Foods enchilada sauce is a great gluten-free option.
- Lime
- Shredded cheese - Monterey jack, cheddar cheese, or any Mexican blend cheese will work. Leave it out or swap it for a dairy-free alternative if you prefer.
- Chopped fresh cilantro or sour cream/plain greek yogurt- optional for topping
See the recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients and measurements.
Equipment You’ll Need
- Large skillet - you will definitely need a LARGE skillet with a lid for this recipe. A large cast iron skillet or nonstick pan will work.
- Cutting board and knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wooden spoon
Step by Step Directions
For the full recipe instructions, scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of the page.
Step 1: Begin by chopping and prepping all of the vegetables and sweet potatoes.
Step 2: Place a large skillet on the stove over medium heat. Add the oil. Once the oil is hot, add the ground turkey and break it up into small pieces as it cooks. Cook for 5-6 minutes, or until the turkey is fully cooked and no longer pink.
Step 3: Add the onion, sweet potato, bell pepper, and zucchini to the pan. Mix until combined. Next, add the garlic, salt, chili powder, cumin, and red enchilada sauce. Mix well.
Step 4: Reduce the heat to low and cover the pan. Let the mixture simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Once the sweet potatoes are tender, mix in the lime juice and then sprinkle the cheese over top (optional). Place the lid back on for a few minutes to allow the cheese to melt or carefully broil the pan in the oven until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
Step 5: Serve with chopped cilantro and sour cream/plain greek yogurt if desired.
Tips & Variations
- Add additional salt as needed and top with sour cream or plain Greek yogurt, diced avocado or guacamole, or hot sauce.
- You can make it your own by adding what you have on hand like baby spinach, green onion, or black beans.
- We prefer to eat the meal on its own, but you could also serve it over cauliflower rice or with warm tortillas.
FAQ
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
This dish is gluten-free with the use of a gluten-free enchilada sauce. For dairy-free, simply omit the cheese.
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One Pan Sweet Potato Ground Turkey Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive or avocado oil
- 1 lb lean ground turkey (swap for lean ground beef if you prefer)
- ½ white onion, diced
- 2 medium sized sweet potatoes, diced (about 1 ½ lbs)
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt + more to taste
- 1 tablespoon chili powder (adjust to spice preference)
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 cup red enchilada sauce
- Juice from 1 lime
- ¾ cup shredded cheese, optional
- Chopped cilantro or sour cream/plain Greek yogurt, optional for topping
Instructions
- Begin by chopping and prepping all of the vegetables and sweet potatoes.
- Place a large skillet on the stove over medium heat. Add the oil. Once the oil is hot, add the ground turkey and break it up into small pieces as it cooks. Cook for 5-6 minutes, or until the turkey is fully cooked and no longer pink.
- Add the onion, sweet potato, bell pepper, and zucchini to the pan. Mix until combined. Next, add the garlic, salt, chili powder, cumin, and red enchilada sauce. Mix well.
- Reduce the heat to low and cover the pan. Let the mixture simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Once the sweet potatoes are tender, mix in the lime juice and then sprinkle the cheese over top (optional). Place the lid back on for a few minutes to allow the cheese to melt or carefully broil the pan in the oven until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Serve with chopped cilantro and sour cream if desired.
Notes
- This dish is gluten-free with the use of a gluten-free enchilada sauce. For dairy-free, simply omit the cheese.
NUTRITION
The recipe can be found on My Fitness Pal by searching "BWB Sweet Potato Turkey Skillet." Nutrition is calculated with the shredded cheese.
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