Description
This ground turkey and sweet potato skillet is a hearty one-pan meal packed with protein, vegetables, and bold Tex-Mex flavors. Finished with melty cheddar cheese and a creamy salsa sauce, it is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 cups 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
- Place the diced sweet potatoes on 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 for serving.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook for about 5 minutes, breaking it apart as it cooks, until only slightly pink remains. Drain excess liquid if needed.
- Add the microwaved sweet potatoes, black beans, kosher salt, chipotle chili powder, and cumin to the skillet. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are tender and the turkey is fully cooked.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top. Allow it to melt.
- Top with sliced green onions, diced tomato, and the prepared salsa sauce. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra heat, add diced jalapeños or extra chipotle chili powder.
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter option.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Serve with tortilla chips, rice, or a fresh 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: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
