Easy Ground Turkey and Sweet Potato Skillet
This one pan meal is a healthy and filling dinner that comes together in less than thirty minutes.
recipesbynani.comThere is nothing better than a dinner that uses just one pan to keep cleanup easy. I love this skillet because it balances savory turkey with the natural sweetness of potatoes for a hearty meal that my whole family asks for on busy weeknights.
My best advice is to chop your sweet potatoes into small, uniform cubes so they cook through quickly. If you want a little extra zing, a squeeze of fresh lime juice right before serving really makes the flavors pop.
🧺 Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced small
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
👩🍳Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Add the ground turkey to the pan and cook until it is browned and no longer pink.
- 3
Stir in the diced onion and sweet potatoes.
- 4
Cook for about eight minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and the potatoes start to get tender.
- 5
Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to the pan and stir for one minute until fragrant.
- 6
Pour in the broth, cover the skillet with a lid, and cook for about ten minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender.
- 7
Remove the lid, stir in the spinach, and cook for two minutes until the greens are wilted.
- 8
Remove from the heat and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
💡 Tips
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. This dish tastes great reheated in a pan or the microwave. You can serve this as is or inside warm corn tortillas for a quick taco night.
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