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Sweet Potato and Ground Turkey

A comforting and nutritious one-pot meal featuring sweet potatoes and ground turkey, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 bell pepper chopped
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
  • Fresh parsley for garnish optional

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Prepare your ingredients: peel and dice sweet potatoes, chop the onion and bell pepper, and mince the garlic.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add ground turkey to the skillet and cook until browned, stirring frequently.
  4. Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in the diced sweet potatoes, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  6. Pour in chicken broth or water and cover the skillet.
  7. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until sweet potatoes are tender.
  8. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

Feel free to customize the recipe with your favorite vegetables or adjust spices to your taste.