Description
A wholesome and delicious Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet recipe, combining lean ground turkey with nutrient-rich sweet potatoes, aromatic vegetables, and melted mozzarella cheese for a satisfying family meal ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound free-range extra-lean ground turkey (or substitute with grass-fed ground beef)
- 1 teaspoon garlic clove, minced
- ½ cup onions, diced
- ½ cup yellow pepper, diced
- 1½ cups sweet potato, diced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- A pinch of red chili flakes (optional)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (omit if following Whole30 or Paleo diet)
- Fresh parsley, for garnishing (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil: In a cast iron skillet, warm 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat to prepare for sautéing.
- Cook the ground turkey and garlic: Add 1 pound of ground turkey and 1 teaspoon minced garlic to the skillet. Break up the turkey with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Stir occasionally and cook for about 5 minutes until browned.
- Sauté the onions and peppers: Add ½ cup diced onions and ½ cup diced yellow pepper to the skillet. Continue cooking until the onions become soft and translucent.
- Add sweet potatoes and seasonings: Stir in 1½ cups diced sweet potato, a pinch of red chili flakes (if using), salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Simmer the sweet potatoes: Cover the skillet with a lid and cook until the sweet potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally. Add more olive oil or a splash of water if needed to speed up cooking and prevent sticking.
- Preheat the oven: While the sweet potatoes cook, preheat your oven to 400ºF (204ºC) to prepare for melting the cheese.
- Melt the mozzarella cheese: Once the sweet potatoes are tender, sprinkle ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the skillet contents. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 5 minutes.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the skillet from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot for a comforting and nutritious meal.
Notes
- Substitute ground turkey with grass-fed ground beef if preferred.
- Omit mozzarella cheese to make the recipe Whole30 or Paleo compliant.
- Adjust red chili flakes according to your spice preference.
- Use a cast iron skillet for even cooking and great flavor.
- Adding a little water when cooking sweet potatoes helps them cook faster and keeps them from sticking.
