1 January, 2021
Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet
Posted in : Poultry on by : therecipebum
Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet
Ingredients
Meat
- 1 Lb Ground Turkey
Produce
- ¼ Cup Cilantro
- 1 Tbsp Garlic
- 1 Cup Onion
- 1 Yellow Bell Pepper
Baking & Spices
- 1 tsp Chili Powder
- ¼ tsp Pepper
- ½ tsp Salt
Oils & Vinegars
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
Nuts & Seeds
- 1 ½ Tbsp Ground Cumin
Dairy
- ½ Cup Mozzarella Cheese
Liquids
- ½ Cup Water
Other
- 3 Cups Sweet Potatoes Peeled and Diced
Instructions
- In a large cast iron skillet, heat Olive Oil over medium high heat.
- Add Garlic and cook for 1 minute and then add ground turkey.
- Use a wooden spoon to break apart meat and continue cooking approximately 8 minutes until browned.
- Add Cumin, Chili Powder, Salt and Pepper. Stir well to incorporate.
- Add Onions and Bell Pepper and cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Add Diced Sweet Potatoes and Water. Stir and cover with a lid for approximately 6-8 minutes until the Sweet Potatoes soften.
- Add additional water during this process if needed to keep the meat from drying out.
- Remove lid and add additional Salt and Pepper if needed.
- Top with Shredded Mozzarella and allow to melt.
- Remove skillet from heat and garnish with fresh Cilantro before serving.