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30-Minute Southwest Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet

Close-up of a savory sweet potato skillet with ground meat, black beans, corn, and melted cheddar cheese.
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This is the ultimate one-pan sweet potato skillet dinner, packed with Tex-Mex flavor. You can make this hearty, satisfying meal with minimal cleanup in just 30 minutes, making it a perfect quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground turkey (or ground beef)
  • 2 cups sweet potato, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning (or chili powder, cumin, and oregano mix)
  • 1/2 cup water or chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

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 off any excess fat.
  2. Add the diced sweet potato and chopped onion to the skillet with the turkey. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes start to soften slightly.
  3. Stir in the taco seasoning, corn, and black beans. Pour in the water or broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
  5. Remove the lid. If using cheese, sprinkle it evenly over the top of the skillet mixture. Cover again for 1 to 2 minutes, just until the cheese melts.
  6. Season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately for your easy family dinner idea.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian option, skip the meat and use 1 cup of cooked brown rice added in step 3, increasing the broth slightly.
  • If you prefer ground beef, this recipe works perfectly as a ground beef sweet potato skillet meal.
  • This recipe is naturally gluten free, making it a great option for a gluten free skillet dinner.

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