Description
This Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet is a quick, flavorful one-pan meal ready in just 30 minutes. Packed with tender sweet potatoes, lean ground turkey, vibrant veggies, and melty mozzarella cheese, it's a healthy, cozy dinner perfect for busy weeknights. The dish is easy to customize with delicious toppings like sliced avocado, cottage cheese, and a drizzle of honey for a satisfying and nourishing meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced small (~3 cups)
- 1 lb ground turkey
- ½ medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cups spinach, chopped
- ½ cup bone broth
Spices & Seasonings
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Toppings
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Sliced avocado
- Cottage cheese or Greek yogurt
- Drizzle of honey
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the sweet potatoes: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced sweet potatoes and a pinch of salt, stirring occasionally. Cook for about 8–10 minutes until they begin to soften and develop a golden color.
- Steam the sweet potatoes: Pour in ½ cup of bone broth, cover the skillet with a lid, and allow the sweet potatoes to steam for a few minutes until fork-tender. This prevents burning while finishing the cooking process.
- Sauté the ground turkey and aromatics: Push the sweet potatoes to one side of the skillet. If needed, add a little more olive oil. Add ground turkey, diced onion, and minced garlic to the open space. Cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking up the turkey, until browned and fully cooked.
- Combine and season: Stir the cooked turkey with the sweet potatoes. Add diced bell pepper, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook together for 3–5 minutes until the veggies soften and the mixture becomes fragrant.
- Wilt the spinach: Toss in the chopped spinach and stir until wilted, about 1–2 minutes.
- Add cheese and serve: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the skillet and let it melt for about a minute. Scoop the mixture into bowls and garnish with sliced avocado, cottage cheese or Greek yogurt, a drizzle of honey, and fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Dice the sweet potatoes small to ensure even cooking and faster softening; larger pieces will take longer to cook through.
- Adjust the spices to your preferred heat level by adding red pepper flakes or extra chili powder as desired.
- Do not skip the toppings—sliced avocado, cottage cheese, and honey truly enhance the flavor and texture of the skillet.
- Feel free to substitute bone broth with vegetable or chicken broth if preferred.
- This recipe can easily be doubled for meal prep or feeding a larger family.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
