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Healthy Ground Turkey and Sweet Potato Skillet

Healthy ground turkey and sweet potato skillet cooks in one pan with tender sweet potato cubes, seasoned turkey, and wilted spinach. Smoked paprika and chicken broth bring the ingredients together for an easy weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 27 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 508
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 yellow onion medium, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.25 lb sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.75 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth low-sodium
  • 5 oz spinach baby

Equipment

  • 1 12-inch skillet

Method
 

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the ground turkey and cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking it into crumbles, until no longer pink and it reaches 165°F; transfer to a plate.
  3. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet, then add the onion and bell pepper and cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  5. Stir in the sweet potatoes, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and chicken broth.
  6. Cover and cook over medium heat for 12–15 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
  7. Return the turkey to the skillet and stir in the spinach.
  8. Cook uncovered for 2–3 minutes, stirring, until the spinach wilts and the turkey is heated through.

Notes

For evenly tender sweet potatoes, cut the cubes to the specified 1/2-inch size. Refrigerate leftovers for 3–4 days; freeze for up to 3 months. Ground chicken can replace the ground turkey if desired.