Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet
This southwest ground turkey sweet potato skillet is an easy and healthy yet flavorful meal that comes together all in one pan, perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep!
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey 85%-93% lean
- 1 medium sweet potato peeled and diced into 1 inch cubes
- 1/2 red bell pepper deseeded and chopped
- 1/2 green bell pepper deseeded and chopped
- 1/4 onion diced
- 1 can fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 6 oz corn
- 6 oz black beans
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chipotle chili powder
- 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar, Monterey jack or Mexican blend cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and brown while crumbling meat with a wooden spoon. Remove ground turkey with a slotted spoon and keep the rendered fat in the pan.
- Add sweet potato, red and green bell pepper and onion to the pan. Cook, stirring frequently, until the sweet potato is tender, about 8-10 minutes.
- Add the ground turkey, can of fire roasted diced tomatoes, corn, black beans and spices to the pan and mix well.
- Top with cheese, cover pan with lid and cook for 3-4 minutes over medium low heat, or until cheese has melted. Garnish with fresh cilantro.