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One-Pan Southwest Ground Turkey and Sweet Potato Skillet

Close-up of a savory sweet potato skillet featuring diced sweet potatoes, ground meat, black beans, and melted cheese.
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Make a quick, hearty, and flavorful dinner using this one-pan sweet potato skillet recipe featuring ground turkey and Southwest spices.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large (12-inch) oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the ground turkey to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess grease.
  3. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Add the diced sweet potatoes, rinsed black beans, diced tomatoes with chilies, and chicken broth to the skillet. Stir everything to combine.
  6. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  7. Remove the lid. Season with salt and pepper. If using cheese, sprinkle it over the top of the skillet. Cover briefly (about 1 minute) until the cheese melts slightly.
  8. Remove from heat. 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 an oven-safe skillet, transfer the mixture to a baking dish after step 5 before covering and cooking.
  • You can substitute ground beef for the ground turkey if you prefer.

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