Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet – Food Recipes Easy Dinner
Quick, hearty, and healthy! This one-skillet turkey sweet potato dinner is the perfect go-to meal for busy nights.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup water
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Stir in the chopped onion and garlic. Cook for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Add sweet potatoes, bell peppers, paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in the water, cover, and reduce heat. Let cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Uncover and cook an additional 2–3 minutes to let any excess liquid evaporate.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.