Description
This hearty Ground Turkey and Sweet Potato Skillet is a quick and flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights. Combining savory ground turkey with sweet potatoes, black beans, and a spicy-sour cream sauce, it’s a nutritious dish that comes together in just 20 minutes, offering a satisfying blend of protein, carbs, and vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
Vegetables and Protein
1 pound ground turkey2 cup diced sweet potatoes (about 1 large)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
3 green onions, sliced
1 tomato, diced
Spices and Seasonings
1 teaspoon kosher salt1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
Dairy and Sauces
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded1/3 cup sour cream
1/3 cup salsa
Instructions
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Add the diced sweet potatoes to a microwave-safe plate, cover with a damp paper towel, and microwave on high for 5 minutes until tender. Carefully remove and set aside.
- Make Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the sour cream and salsa, stirring until well mixed. Set aside for serving.
- Cook Turkey: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, for about 5 minutes until browned and just a little pink remains. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
- Add Vegetables and Spices: Stir in the cooked sweet potatoes, black beans, salt, chipotle chili powder, and cumin. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes until the sweet potatoes are soft and the turkey is cooked through.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat. Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the skillet and let melt. Top with sliced green onions and diced tomatoes. Serve immediately with the salsa-sour cream sauce on the side or drizzled on top.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of chipotle chili powder.
- For extra flavor, garnish with fresh cilantro or lime juice.
- This dish pairs well with a side of steamed rice or a simple green salad.
- You can prepare the sauce ahead of time and store it in the fridge until ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
