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Ground turkey and sweet potato skillet with golden caramelized sweet potato chunks and seasoned turkey crumbles. Healthy one pan dinner with fresh basil scattered throughout, photographed from above in ceramic skillet.

Ground Turkey and Sweet Potato Skillet

Healthy ground turkey and sweet potato skillet with caramelized sweet potato chunks and lean seasoned turkey in aromatic herbs. Nutritious one pan dinner ready in 30 minutes with simple ingredients that delivers wholesome comfort food satisfaction.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 315
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Ground turkey 93/7 lean preferred
  • 2 large Sweet potatoes Cubed into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 medium Yellow onion Finely diced
  • 2 cloves Fresh garlic Minced fine
  • 3 tablespoon Olive oil Extra virgin, divided
  • 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves Chopped or torn
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt Divided for seasoning
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper Freshly cracked
  • 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika For depth of flavor
  • 0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder Additional garlic flavor
  • pinch Red pepper flakes Optional for heat

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet or cast iron pan For even heat distribution
  • 1 Sharp chef's knife For cubing sweet potatoes
  • 1 Cutting board For safe food preparation
  • 1 Wooden spoon For stirring and breaking up turkey
  • 1 Paper towels For patting ingredients dry
  • 1 Small prep bowls For organizing seasonings
  • 1 Timer For tracking cooking stages
  • 1 Serving spoons For plating finished dish

Method
 

  1. Wash and cube sweet potatoes into uniform 1 inch pieces, leaving skins on
  2. Heat 2 tablespoon olive oil in large skillet over medium high heat until shimmering
  3. Add sweet potato cubes in single layer, cook 5 to 6 minutes undisturbed
  4. Flip potatoes and cook 4 to 5 minutes until golden and tender, push to sides
  5. Add diced onion with remaining oil, cook 3 to 4 minutes until softened
  6. Add minced garlic, cook 1 minute until fragrant but not browned
  7. Add ground turkey to center, break into small crumbles with spoon
  8. Season turkey with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder while cooking
  9. Cook turkey 6 to 8 minutes until completely browned and no pink remains
  10. Mix turkey with sweet potatoes and aromatics until well combined
  11. Cook 2 to 3 minutes more to let flavors blend together
  12. Remove from heat, stir in fresh basil and serve immediately

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.