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Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Casserole

Easy Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Casserole Skillet Recipe

This Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Casserole delivers hearty flavors and great nutrition in one skillet, perfect for easy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 medium sweet potato
  • 1/2 red bell pepper
  • 1/2 green bell pepper
  • 1/4 onion
  • 1 can fire roasted diced tomatoes
  • 6 oz corn
  • 6 oz black beans
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp chipotle chili powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

  1. Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and brown while crumbling meat with a wooden spoon. Remove ground turkey with a slotted spoon and keep the rendered fat in the pan.
  2. Add sweet potato, red and green bell pepper, and onion to the pan. Cook, stirring frequently, until the sweet potato is tender, about 8-10 minutes.
  3. Add the ground turkey, can of fire roasted diced tomatoes, corn, black beans, and spices to the pan and mix well.
  4. Top with cheese, cover the pan with a lid, and cook for 3-4 minutes over medium-low heat, or until the cheese has melted. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 38gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 850mgFiber: 9gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 18000IUVitamin C: 150mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This recipe is versatile; you can add different spices or vegetables based on your preference.

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