Whole30 Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet
A cozy one-pan dinner that combines ground turkey and sweet potatoes for a satisfying Whole30-friendly meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey Use very lean turkey for best results.
- 2 medium sweet potatoes Cut into small, even cubes.
- 1 medium onion Chopped.
- 1 cup bell pepper Chopped.
- 2 tbsp olive oil For cooking.
Seasonings
- 1 tsp salt To taste.
- 1 tsp black pepper To taste.
- 1 tsp cumin For flavor.
- 1 tsp smoked paprika Optional, for added flavor.
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes Optional, for spice.
Instructions
Preparation
- Peel and cube the sweet potatoes, then store them in water if pre-prepping.
- Chop the onion and bell pepper.
Cooking
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add sweet potatoes and a splash of water, cover, and cook for about 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Remove the lid, allow to brown, and then add onion and bell pepper.
- Cook until softened, then push vegetables to the side and add ground turkey.
- Season with salt, pepper, cumin, and smoked paprika; cook until turkey is no longer pink.
- Mix everything together, adjust seasoning if necessary, and serve.
Notes
Cut sweet potatoes small for even cooking. Season in layers for best flavor.