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This One Pan Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet is a weeknight wonder. Healthy-delicious-gluten-free-EASY.

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Ingredients You’ll Need:
Minimal Ingredients needed for this turkey sweet potato skillet. Perfect for busy weeknights!
- Ground turkey. (ground beef or ground chicken would work as well)
- Yellow onion.
- Sweet potato.
- Red bell pepper.
- Jalapeno.
- Garlic.
- Taco seasoning. (I used the Siete Foods brand Spicy)
- Chicken broth. You can also use water.
- Chopped kale. (Spinach works also)
- Toppings, optional: chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeños, sliced avocado, sour cream or greek yogurt, diced tomatoes, lime

Why You will LOVE this dish!
- Ready in under 30 minutes. Who doesn’t love a 30 minute meal? I know I do! This one is made in one skillet in less than 30 minutes.
- Healthy. This sweet potato skillet is gluten-free, whole 30 (without the toppings), and loaded with fiber and protein. It’s a weeknight winner for sure!!
- DELICIOUS. Yes- this dish is easy & healthy but it’s also incredibly delicious! Leftovers are great also so makes for a great meal prep option as well.

As always, if you make this recipe, a recipe rating below is so very appreciated! I hope you love it!
PrintOne Pan Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet
One Pan Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet– the perfect busy weeknight meal. Â Made in ONE SKILLET, ready in under 30 minutes, and so healthy & delicious.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 3-4 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: Healthy
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey (ground beef or ground chicken would work as well)
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced (about 3 cups)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 jalapeno, diced
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 packet taco seasoning (I used the Siete brand Spicy)
- 1 cup chicken broth or water
- 3 handfuls chopped kale (you can also use spinach)
- salt + pepper, to taste
- Toppings, optional: chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeños, sliced avocado, sour cream or greek yogurt, diced tomatoes, lime
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Â Add a few tablespoons of olive oil or avocado oil and add ground turkey. Â Cook, breaking up with the back of your spoon, until no longer pink and cooked through.
- Season with salt + pepper and add onion, sweet potato, bell pepper, jalapeño, and garlic. Saute for 2-3 minutes, then add taco seasoning and toss to combine.
- Pour in broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 7-10 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Stir in kale and cook for another minute or two until slightly wilted. Season entire skillet to taste with sat + pepper.Â
- Serve in bowls with garnishes of choice! I like to add chopped cilantro, jalapeños, sour cream, avocado, tomatoes, and lime.
- Enjoy!!!!

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