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A healthy, hearty, one-pan meal featuring lean ground turkey, tender sweet potatoes, vibrant bell peppers, and warm Southwestern spices, finished with a sprinkle of melted cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
Main
- 1 tablespoon olive oil — or avocado oil
- 1 pound lean ground turkey — 93% lean recommended
- 0.5 cup yellow onion — finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic — minced
- 2 cups sweet potato — peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes (about 1 large sweet potato)
- 1 cup red bell pepper — diced
- 1 cup green bell pepper — diced
- 1.5 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt — plus more to taste
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper — freshly cracked
- 0.5 cup low-sodium chicken broth — or water
- 0.5 cup sharp cheddar cheese — shredded
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (optional) — chopped, for garnish
Instructions
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Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and ground turkey. Cook, breaking the meat apart with a wooden spoon, until the turkey is browned and cooked through.
~7 minDrain any excess fat from the pan if needed before moving to the next step. -
Add the minced garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
~1 minCooking the spices briefly in the oil helps bloom their flavors. -
Stir in the diced sweet potatoes, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Pour the chicken broth over the mixture and stir to combine.
~2 minMake sure the sweet potatoes are cut evenly so they cook at the same rate. -
Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
~12 minStir halfway through to ensure nothing sticks to the bottom. -
Remove the lid. If there is still excess liquid in the pan, increase the heat to medium and cook uncovered until most of the liquid has evaporated.
~3 min -
Remove the skillet from the heat. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Cover the pan again for a couple of minutes until the cheese is melted.
~2 minThe residual heat of the pan will melt the cheese perfectly. -
Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and serve warm.
Serve with a side of sliced avocado, a dollop of sour cream, or some warm tortillas if desired.
Nutrition
Equipment
- Large skillet with a lid
- Cutting board
- Chef's knife
- Wooden spoon
Tips & Storage
- To save prep time, you can buy pre-diced sweet potatoes and onions from the produce section.
- For an extra kick, add a diced jalapeño or a pinch of cayenne pepper when adding the bell peppers.
- This dish is excellent for meal prep as the flavors deepen overnight.
- Storage: Store leftover skillet in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop.
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