Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet
A quick and healthy skillet dish featuring ground turkey and tender sweet potatoes, packed with flavor and nutrients.
Equipment
- Frying Pan
- Spatula
- Knife
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. cooking oil (divided use)
- 1 lb. ground turkey
- 2 cups sweet potato peeled and cut into cubes
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup yellow onion diced
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. chili powder
- ½ tsp. paprika
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add sweet potato cubes and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
- Add remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan, along with minced garlic and diced onion. Sauté until onions are translucent.
- Push onions to one side and add ground turkey to the empty side. Cook until turkey is no longer pink, about 2-3 minutes.
- Sprinkle spices over the turkey and onions. Stir to combine and cook for another 2-3 minutes to meld flavors.
- Reduce heat to low, sprinkle cheese over the skillet mixture, cover, and let cheese melt, about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot directly from the pan.
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Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.