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Easy Turkey and Sweet Potato Recipe

Turkey and Sweet Potato Recipe

A flavorful, one-pan dinner that’s hearty yet healthy—lean turkey, sweet potatoes, and melty cheddar make it comforting, satisfying, and perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep without the guilt.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 5
Calories 332 kcal

Equipment

  • Large non-stick or cast iron skillet
  • Wooden spatula or silicone spoon
  • Cutting Board
  • Sharp chef's knife
  • Measuring spoons
  • Cheese grater (for cheddar)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil divided
  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 1 large sweet potato diced small
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 package of low sodium taco seasoning or see below for homemade * ensure the seaosning is gluten free if you are gluten free
  • 1.5 cups cheddar cheese shredded

Optional for serving:

  • Romaine lettuce finely chopped
  • Greek yogurt
  • Salsa
  • Guacamole or mashed avocado

Instructions
 

  • Heat half the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
    Heat half the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add ground turkey, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
    Add ground turkey, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil and sauté diced onion and sweet potatoes until soft.
    In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil and sauté diced onion and sweet potatoes until soft.
  • Return turkey to the skillet and stir to combine.
    Return turkey to the skillet and stir to combine.
  • Add taco seasoning and a splash of water, then cook until flavors blend and everything is heated through.
    Add taco seasoning and a splash of water, then cook until flavors blend and everything is heated through.
  • Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and mix until melted.
    Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and mix until melted.
  • Serve warm with your favorite toppings like romaine lettuce, Greek yogurt, salsa, or guacamole.
    Easy Turkey and Sweet Potato Recipe: Serve warm with your favorite toppings like romaine lettuce, Greek yogurt, salsa, or guacamole.