Description
A flavorful and hearty Ground Turkey and Sweet Potato Skillet featuring tender sweet potatoes, seasoned ground turkey, black beans, and a creamy salsa-sour cream sauce. This one-pan meal is quick to prepare and perfect for a nutritious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the main skillet
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 cups diced sweet potatoes (1 large)
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1 tomato, diced
For the sauce
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup salsa
Instructions
- Prepare the sweet potatoes: Add the diced sweet potatoes to a microwave-safe plate and cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave on high for 5 minutes until just tender. Carefully remove and set aside until ready to use.
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, combine the sour cream and salsa until well mixed. Set aside to serve with the finished skillet.
- Cook the ground turkey: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, crumbling with a spatula, for about 5 minutes until it’s mostly cooked with just a little pink remaining. Drain any excess liquid if necessary.
- Add remaining ingredients: Stir in the microwaved sweet potatoes, black beans, kosher salt, chipotle chili powder, and cumin. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes until the sweet potatoes are soft and the turkey is fully cooked through. Remove the skillet from heat.
- Add cheese and toppings: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the skillet to allow it to melt. Then top with sliced green onions, diced tomatoes, and drizzle the prepared sour cream and salsa sauce over the top. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Microwaving the sweet potatoes before adding them to the skillet helps reduce the overall cooking time.
- You can substitute ground turkey with ground chicken or lean ground beef if preferred.
- Adjust seasoning levels and chipotle chili powder to your taste for more or less heat.
- For a dairy-free option, use a vegan sour cream alternative and omit the cheese or use a plant-based cheese substitute.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated on the stovetop or microwave.
