Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet
A quick and hearty one-pan meal featuring ground turkey, sweet potatoes, and a blend of spices, topped with melted mozzarella cheese.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Microwave
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground turkey
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium sweet potato chopped
- 1 cup yellow onion diced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
- 3 Tbsp. green onion chopped
- 1 tsp. cumin
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp. sea salt
- 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and diced onion, cooking until the onion is translucent and garlic is fragrant.
- Microwave sweet potato for about 2 minutes. Cool, then chop into small cubes.
- Add ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned.
- Sprinkle in chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and sea salt. Mix to coat the turkey evenly with spices.
- Add cubed sweet potato and vegetable broth, then cover the skillet. Cook for 9-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once sweet potatoes are fork-tender, stir in black beans gently.
- Lower heat to medium-low, sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the skillet, and cover for 2-3 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Remove lid and top with chopped green onions before serving.
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Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.