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Easy Southwest Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet

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Make this quick, one-pan sweet potato skillet dinner using ground turkey and bold Southwest spices. It is a simple, hearty meal ready in under 40 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.

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 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar 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. Add the diced sweet potatoes, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir well to coat the potatoes with the spices.
  4. Cover the skillet and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
  5. Stir in the rinsed black beans and frozen corn. Cook uncovered for 3 to 5 minutes until heated through.
  6. Remove the skillet from the heat. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top, if using, and cover for 2 minutes until the cheese melts.
  7. Serve the sweet potato skillet immediately.

Notes

  • For a gluten free skillet dinner, confirm all your spices are certified gluten free.
  • You can substitute ground beef for ground turkey in this one pan sweet potato meal.
  • If you prefer softer potatoes, add 1/4 cup of water or broth when you add the spices and cover to steam them slightly before browning the meat.

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