Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet

Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet

This healthy ground turkey sweet potato skillet is a 20 minute meal that you can truly customize to fit your mood or preferences. This dish marries the sweetness of the roasted sweet potatoes with southwestern spices to create a robust flavor that is sure to please.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern

Keyword: bowl meals, dairy free, Family dinner, gluten free, one pan meals

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 20

Servings:

Calories: 281kcal

Ingredients

2 pounds ground turkey
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 lime, juiced (divided)
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon avocado oil, divided
1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1 teaspoon pepper, divided
½ cup black beans, drained and rinsed
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
1 ½ teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon oregano
¼ cup cilantro, chopped (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven OR air fryer to 425°
If using the oven, line baking sheet with parchment paper.
Combine ½ tablespoon avocado oil, lime juice, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper in large bowl.
1 tablespoon avocado oil, divided, 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt, divided, 1 teaspoon pepper, divided, 1 lime, juiced (divided)
Toss diced sweet potatoes with mixture in the mixing bowl, and stir to coat evenly.
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
Place coated sweet potatoes on lined baking sheet if using the oven.
Place sweet potatoes in pre-heated oven OR air fryer.
Bake OR air fry for 20-25 minutes, until tender and slightly browned.
While the sweet potatoes are roasting, heat remaining ½ tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium heat.
1 tablespoon avocado oil, divided, 1 onion, chopped
Cook onions for about 3 minutes until turning slightly translucent, then add in the ground turkey to the skillet.
2 pounds ground turkey
Cook the turkey and onions until turkey is no longer pink.
Add spices and beans to the turkey and onion mixture, and stir to combine well.
1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt, divided, 1 teaspoon pepper, divided, ½ cup black beans, drained and rinsed, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder, 1 ½ teaspoons cumin, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon oregano
Add roasted sweet potatoes to the pan with turkey, stir to combine.
Sprinkle with chopped cilantro (if desired) and serve!
¼ cup cilantro, chopped (optional)

Notes

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