Ground Turkey Skillet with Sweet Potatoes and Black Bean

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This quick and easy Ground Turkey Skillet with sweet potatoes, black beans, corn, and tomatoes is perfect for meal prep. So filling and flavorful!

Skillet Turkey, Sweet Potatoes and Beans

This dairy-free, gluten-free winter skillet recipe is a variation of my summer ground turkey skillet but with sweet potatoes, and it has the perfect blend of protein, carbs, and fat. Also similar to these Sweet Potato Black Bean Bowls, but quicker and made in one skillet. It’s versatile, so you can switch up some of the ingredients depending on what you have, and it reheats well, so leftovers are delicious. Some healthy ground turkey recipes to try are this Turkey Taco Skillet and Cheesy Turkey Meatball Skillet.

Ground Turkey Skillet Ingredients

Ground Turkey: Get 93% lean ground turkey.
Onion: Chop a quarter cup of a white, yellow, or red onion.
Tomato Paste: Sauté two tablespoons of tomato paste with the onion. Don’t know what to do with the leftover paste? Freeze it in ice cube trays to have on hand for future recipes.
Sweet Potatoes: Peel and dice two medium potatoes into half-inch pieces.
Black Beans: Rinse and drain canned black beans.
Corn: Use fresh or frozen corn kernels.
Tomato: Dice a large tomato.
Jalapeño: Keep the seeds and ribs in the pepper for a spicier meal or remove them if you prefer mild dishes.
Garlic: Mince one clove.
Cilantro: Add fresh cilantro to the skillet and garnish with more. If you don’t like cilantro, omit it.
Seasoning: Cumin, salt
Chicken Broth: Feel free to sub vegetable broth if that’s what you have.
Garnishes: Serve with lime wedges and sliced avocado.

How to Make This Ground Turkey Skillet

Turkey: Brown the turkey in a large skillet set on high heat and season it with salt and cumin.
Onions: After about five minutes, push the meat to the side and cook the onions and tomato paste for a minute.
Remaining Ingredients: Add the sweet potatoes, beans, corn, tomato, jalapeño, garlic, and cilantro, stir in the broth, and season it with the rest of the salt and cumin.
Simmer: Cover the skillet and cook on low for 12 to 14 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Serve the turkey mixture with lime wedges, more cilantro, and avocado.

How to Meal Prep Turkey Skillet

This easy turkey skillet dinner is excellent for meal prep. You can dice the onion, sweet potato, jalapeño, and cilantro in advance, so most of the prep work is done when you’re ready to cook. The leftovers are great for meals throughout the week. They’ll last for four days in the refrigerator and reheat well in the microwave. You can also freeze the turkey mixture for up to three months.

Variations:

Protein: Swap turkey with lean ground sirloin.
Tomatoes: Use canned diced tomatoes if you don’t have fresh.
Vegetables: Add spinach or bell pepper for extra veggies.
Make It Spicy: Top your bowl with hot sauce for an extra kick.
Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar on top.

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