Description

A quick and nutritious one-pan meal combining lean ground turkey, naturally sweet potatoes, and colorful veggies, seasoned with bold Southwest spices. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this skillet delivers hearty, protein-packed comfort in every bite.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb lean ground turkey

2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced

2 tbsp olive oil

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 medium onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup black beans (optional)

1/2 cup corn kernels (optional)

1 cup diced tomatoes

1 tsp chili powder

1 tsp ground cumin

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

Salt to taste

Pepper to taste

1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)

Fresh cilantro for garnish

Avocado slices for garnish

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat

2. Add ground turkey and cook 4 to 5 minutes until browned, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper

3. Stir in onion and garlic and cook 2 minutes until fragrant

4. Add diced sweet potatoes, cover, and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally

5. Stir in bell pepper, corn, tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika

6. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook 5 to 8 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender

7. If using black beans or cheese, stir in at the end until warmed through and cheese is melted

8. Garnish with fresh cilantro and avocado slices before serving

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Skillet
Cuisine: Southwestern

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 380
Fat: 14
Carbohydrates: 32
Fiber: 7
Protein: 34

Keywords: southwest ground turkey skillet, sweet potato ground turkey recipes, turkey and sweet potato recipes, ground turkey protein meals, healthy sweet potato recipes, one pan dinners, weeknight meals