Description
A hearty and flavorful Ground Turkey and Sweet Potato Skillet that combines lean ground turkey, tender sweet potatoes, black beans, and a blend of spices. Topped with melted cheddar cheese, fresh green onions, diced tomato, and a creamy salsa-sour cream sauce, this one-pan meal is perfect for a quick and nutritious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 cups diced sweet potatoes (about 1 large potato)
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp chipotle chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1 tomato, diced
Sauce
- â…“ cup sour cream
- â…“ cup salsa
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Turkey: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground turkey until it is browned and fully cooked, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks. Once done, remove the turkey from the skillet and set it aside.
- Cook the Sweet Potatoes: Using the same skillet, add the diced sweet potatoes and cook them for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until they become fork-tender. If needed, add a splash of water and cover the skillet to help soften the potatoes.
- Combine Ingredients: Return the cooked ground turkey to the skillet. Stir in the black beans, kosher salt, chipotle chili powder, and cumin. Continue cooking the mixture for an additional 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld and ingredients to heat through.
- Melt the Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the skillet mixture. Cover the skillet and allow the cheese to melt for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together the sour cream and salsa until well combined to create a creamy sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Top the skillet with sliced green onions, diced tomato, and generously drizzle the prepared sour cream and salsa sauce over everything. Serve the dish warm.
Notes
- If you prefer, you can substitute the ground turkey with ground chicken or lean ground beef.
- Adjust the chipotle chili powder to control the heat level—reduce for a milder dish or increase for more spice.
- For a dairy-free option, use a plant-based cheese and replace sour cream with a dairy-free yogurt.
- Adding a splash of water when cooking sweet potatoes helps prevent them from sticking and promotes even cooking.
- This dish can be easily doubled to serve a larger group.
