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Easy Southwest Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet

Close-up of a steaming sweet potato skillet featuring ground meat, black beans, corn, and melted cheese.
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Make this flavorful, one-pan Southwest Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet for a quick, satisfying weeknight dinner. This recipe is ready fast and minimizes cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1/2 cup water or chicken broth
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess grease.
  2. Add the chopped onion and diced sweet potatoes to the skillet. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens slightly.
  3. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the rinsed black beans, corn, and water or broth to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  5. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
  6. Remove the lid and stir everything together. Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top of the skillet.
  7. Cover the skillet again for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and gooey. Serve immediately for your easy one pan dinner.

Notes

  • For a heartier meal, substitute ground beef for the ground turkey.
  • If you prefer a less spicy dish, reduce the chili powder to 1/2 teaspoon.
  • This sweet potato skillet meal is excellent for meal prep; store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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