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Easy Southwest Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet

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Make this hearty, one-pan Southwest Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet for a quick, flavorful weeknight dinner with minimal 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 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (optional)

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 to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in the diced sweet potatoes, taco seasoning, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add the rinsed black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies (with liquid), and corn to the skillet. Stir to combine.
  5. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. Stir halfway through cooking.
  6. Remove the skillet from the heat. If using cheese, sprinkle it evenly over the top. Cover the skillet again for 2 minutes until the cheese melts.
  7. Serve the Southwest Sweet Potato Skillet immediately.

Notes

  • For a ground beef sweet potato skillet, substitute ground beef for the ground turkey. Brown the beef first and drain the fat well before proceeding.
  • If you prefer a less spicy dish, use mild diced tomatoes with green chilies or omit them and add 1/4 cup of water instead.
  • This recipe is naturally gluten free, making it a great healthy skillet meal option.

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