Description
This Ground Turkey and Sweet Potato Skillet is a hearty one-pan meal packed with lean protein, black beans, and melty cheddar cheese. Finished with a creamy salsa sauce, it makes a quick and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 cup diced sweet potatoes (1 large)
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup salsa
Instructions
- Add the diced sweet potatoes to a microwave-safe plate and cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave on high for 5 minutes, then carefully remove and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the sour cream and salsa to make the sauce. Set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it apart, for about 5 minutes until only slightly pink remains. Drain excess liquid if necessary.
- Add the cooked sweet potatoes, black beans, kosher salt, chipotle chili powder, and cumin to the skillet. Stir occasionally and cook for about 5 minutes until the sweet potatoes are tender and the turkey is fully cooked.
- Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top to melt.
- Top with sliced green onions, diced tomatoes, and the sour cream salsa sauce. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute ground chicken or lean beef for the turkey.
- For extra heat, add diced jalapeños or hot salsa.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Serve with tortilla chips, rice, or a green salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
