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Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake: The Ultimate Comfort Meal

This Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake is an easy, healthy, and incredibly flavorful one-pan meal, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep. It combines lean ground turkey, sweet potatoes, black beans, and a savory spice blend, all topped with melted cheddar cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 lb Lean Ground Turkey 93/7 recommended
  • 1 Medium Onion diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 Large Sweet Potatoes peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes
  • 15 oz Canned Black Beans rinsed and drained
  • 15 oz Canned Diced Tomatoes fire-roasted recommended, undrained
  • 1 tbsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese sharp cheddar recommended
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Large oven-safe skillet or 9x13 inch baking dish
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Knife
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Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a 9x13 inch baking dish or ensure you are using a large oven-safe skillet.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the ground turkey to the skillet. Cook and break apart until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
  4. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for one minute to toast. Add diced sweet potatoes, rinsed black beans, and undrained diced tomatoes. Stir to combine.
  5. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender.
  6. If necessary, transfer the mixture to a baking dish. Top evenly with shredded cheddar cheese. Bake for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalProtein: 32gFat: 18gFiber: 10g

Notes

Dice sweet potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking.
Shred your own cheese from a block for the best melting results.
For a Paleo or Whole30 version, simply omit the black beans and cheese.
Keyword ground turkey sweet potato bake,healthy casserole,one pan meal

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