Ingredients
Ground Turkey (93% lean): 1.5 lbs
Sweet Potatoes: 2 large (peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes)
Yellow Onion: 1 medium (finely diced)
Garlic: 3 cloves (minced)
Chicken Broth (low sodium): 1/2 cup
Olive Oil: 1 tbsp
Smoked Paprika: 1 tsp
Cumin: 1 tsp
Dried Thyme: 1/2 tsp
Salt: 1/2 tsp (or to taste)
Black Pepper: 1/4 tsp (or to taste)
Fresh Parsley: 1/4 cup (chopped)
Instructions
1. 1. Prepare ingredients: peel and dice sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes, dice onion, mince garlic, measure spices.
2. 2. Brown turkey: heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey, breaking it up. Cook until fully browned (5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat.
3. 3. Sauté aromatics: push turkey to one side. Add diced onion to the empty side, cook 3-4 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
4. 4. Combine and season: stir onion and garlic into turkey. Add sweet potatoes, smoked paprika, cumin, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
5. 5. Simmer: pour in chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook 15-20 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
6. 6. Uncover and reduce: remove lid, increase heat to medium, cook another 5-7 minutes to evaporate excess liquid.
7. 7. Garnish and serve: remove from heat, stir in fresh parsley. Adjust seasoning, divide among plates, and enjoy.
Notes
For best results, dice sweet potatoes uniformly (1/2-inch cubes). Don’t skip browning the turkey—it adds depth. Use a large skillet to avoid overcrowding. Leftovers keep refrigerated in airtight containers for 3-4 days, and freeze well for up to 3 months (thaw overnight in fridge before reheating). Reheat on stovetop with a splash of broth or water. For a spicy twist, add cayenne or red pepper flakes with the spices. For a creamier texture, stir in a tablespoon of cream cheese or a splash of coconut milk at the end.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pan / Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg