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Quick Southwest Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet

Close-up of a savory sweet potato skillet loaded with ground meat, black beans, peppers, and melted cheese.
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Make this easy, one-pan turkey and sweet potato skillet for a fast weeknight dinner with Tex-Mex flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 3 cups)
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the ground turkey to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes until the onion softens.
  4. Stir in the diced sweet potatoes, black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  5. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are tender.
  6. Remove the lid. If using cheese, sprinkle it over the top of the skillet mixture. Cover briefly (about 1 minute) until the cheese melts.
  7. Remove from heat. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute ground beef or ground chicken for the turkey. Adjust cooking time as needed.
  • For a spicier dish, add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper with the other spices.
  • Serve this skillet meal as is, or top with sour cream or avocado slices.

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