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Quick Southwest Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet

A close-up of a savory sweet potato skillet dish featuring ground meat and melted cheddar cheese in a cast iron pan.
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Make this easy, one-pan Southwest Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet for a fast, satisfying weeknight dinner. It uses simple ingredients and requires minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional topping)
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional topping)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large (10 or 12-inch) oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the ground turkey to the skillet. Break it up with a spoon and cook until browned, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain off any excess fat.
  3. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the diced sweet potatoes, chopped bell pepper, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes to toast the spices.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
  6. Stir in the rinsed and drained black beans. Cook uncovered for 2 minutes to heat them through.
  7. Remove the skillet from the heat. If using, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top and cover for 1 minute until the cheese melts.
  8. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving directly from the skillet.

Notes

  • For a spicier dish, add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper with the other spices.
  • If you do not have chicken broth, you can substitute water, though the flavor will be less deep.
  • This recipe is naturally gluten free.
  • Serve this skillet meal over rice or with warm tortillas for a more substantial meal.

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