Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet
This Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet is a healthy, flavourful gluten-free meal that can be made in one pot for your whole family to enjoy!
You don’t have to eat bland boring food to eat healthy and this Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet is proof enough of that!
It’s a simple but delicious combination of healthy ingredients that will fuel your family and have them asking you to make it again.
Try These Sweet Potato Hash Variations:
- Use ground chicken, extra lean ground beef, fresh turkey, or hot Italian sausage.
- Swap out the sweet potatoes for yukon gold and add some sweet bell peppers.
- Try adding different veggies; halved grape tomatoes, spinach, brussel sprouts, mushrooms or corn would make great additions to the base recipe.
- Use different types of cheese; cheddar, gouda, Monterey Jack and swiss would all work great among others.
- Add more spices from your pantry to make this sweet potato hash recipe even more flavourful. Try curry, paprika, sage, thyme, rosemary, or even just hot sauce.
- Make it creamy; try stirring in sour cream or yogurt for a change of flavour and texture.
Tips for Making the Best Potato Skillet
Notes for Cooking the Sweet Potatoes
To avoid burning your food, you need to ensure your skillet isn’t too full with sweet potatoes.
If your cast iron skillet is 9-10 inches, the ideal amount of diced sweet potato is about 2-3 cups.
If you are going to double the recipe, cook the sweet potatoes in batches.
Some readers have also mentioned that they boil the sweet potato until tender then add to the hash. That works too!
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How to Make a Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet
Yields: 6 Servings | Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1.5 tablespoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 3 small or 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 3 cups)
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup mozzarella, shredded
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Directions:
Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil, then the garlic and cook for 1 minute before adding the ground turkey. Use a wooden spoon to break apart meat and continue cooking approximately 8 minutes until browned.
Add cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. Stir well to incorporate.
Add onion and bell pepper, and cook for 3-4 minutes.
Add diced sweet potato and water. Stir and cover with a lid for approximately 6-8 minutes until the sweet potatoes soften. Add additional water during this process if needed to keep the meat from drying out.
Remove lid and add additional salt and pepper if needed. Top with shredded mozzarella and allow it to melt. Remove skillet from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet
This Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet is a healthy, flavourful gluten-free meal that can be made in one pot for your whole family to enjoy!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1.5 tablespoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 3 small or 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 3 cups)
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup mozzarella, shredded
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil, then the garlic and cook for 1 minute before adding the ground turkey. Use a wooden spoon to break apart meat and continue cooking approximately 8 minutes until browned.
- Add cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. Stir well to incorporate.
- Add onion and bell pepper, and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add diced sweet potato and water. Stir and cover with a lid for approximately 6-8 minutes until the sweet potatoes soften. Add additional water during this process if needed to keep the meat from drying out.
- Remove lid and add additional salt and pepper if needed. Top with shredded mozzarella and allow it to melt. Remove skillet from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Amount Per Serving: Calories: 345Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 330mgCarbohydrates: 20gFiber: 3gSugar: 6gProtein: 23g
Liz Lampman is a coffee-fuelled Mom of 2 girls and lives in Hamilton, Ontario. She enjoys cooking and baking, food photography, and reading.
This was amazing, easy to make and very very tasty. My family loved it. No changes. Than you for it.
How much sodium ?
This was super tasty and easy to make! I followed the recipe exactly.
Agreed! Made it tonight, it was yummy. Thanks! Was worried it would be a bit spicy. It was perfect.
OMG this was easy to whip up and very tasty. I’m always looking for a recipe that excludes, white potatoes, corn, wheat, peas, I guess you’ve figured out I have numerous allergies. Thanks for sharing
My family loved it.
Easy to make but I didn’t think it was flavorful enough. Added a few tablespoon of Mezzetta’s Gardiniera. Just what it needed.
So easy to make yet so tasty! Loved it!
This was DELICIOUS!! Made it for dinner tonight, served it with a side of blackbeans (which I topped with salsa and sour cream). Really easy, though it took longer than 30 minutes, once you add prep time (or maybe I’m just slow lol). Only thing I changed was a green bell pepper for yellow, and didn’t add the cilantro- just using what I had in the fridge. Anyway, definitely a keeper, will be making this again!
Quick and delicious meal!
I made this dish, cumin was the secret ingredient that makes it so good. I didn’t even expect cumin goes well with mozzarella cheese… yummy…
Followed the recipe exactly and it was AMAZING. I recommend it for anyone who is gluten-free, and for dairy-free just substitute the cheese for a veggie cheese alternative – or omit entirely, it’s still delicious! Definitely keeping this and making again and again.
This was really good! I used the left overs with a side of black beans and avocado to make burritos!! Yummy!
Delicious and healthy!! I left out the onion, pepper and cilantro but it was still amazing. Will definitely make again
Is this something you can make ahead of time, adding the cheese and garnish when it’s time to heat up?
What a great recipe! Trying to convert family to ground turkey, and this recipe hit the spot!
Not sure where I went wrong but this was really bland. Even my 4 year old told me I didn’t need to make this again. Since there is so much leftover I think I’ll try the burrito idea as someone suggested.
My sweet potatos did not cook as fast as stated. A little bummed wish I had cooked them separately.
@Tannaz, yes, I do my sweet potatoes in the microwave for a few minutes till they are slightly cooked, then they peel easy and cube them up will cook fast in the pan
OH My Gosh this is so Good … Thank you
Do you think this would work with butternut squash instead of sweet potato?
I substituted butternut squash for the potato. I used red onion and lots of garlic and cayenne pepper. I did not have cumin or cilantro and I did not put cheese on it and it was still delicious!! Love the ground turkey. Some people commented that it was bland, so I would recommend more garlic than it calls for and the cayenne to give it zip! I have made it twice and will make it many times again in the future.
Would this be a good meal to make ahead and freeze to reheat on a busy night?
@Danielle, not sure I would freeze and reheat. The sweet potatoes might get too mushy then. You could always try and see!
@Brooke, I have frozen and it is fine when defrosted
I made this and it is very yummy! I was wondering what the calories are though?
This was absolutely delicious and very flavorful! I used a red bell pepper and white cheddar instead. The sweet potatoes also needed longer to cook, but worth the wait!
We love this recipe! I add black beans and sometimes a can of rotel lime and cilantro. Its a hit! I wish I had nutritional value for it though.
30 minutes if you are a fast chopper. Took me 40 which is still great time for a yummy dinner.
We had a long day of shopping and two cranky kids and between my husband an I we made this dish it was easy and delishious!!! I added 2 cups of coliflower rice plus paprika just so i had leftovers and turned out great..thank u so much i had 3 servings !!!! Yummmuuyu
Absolutely the best recipe I have ever tried from the internet. A hit with the entire family. Thanks Liz. Penny S.
I am not a confident cook, but this turned out great! I forgot the yellow pepper, so I added diced tomatoes instead. Also, my partner accidentally grabbed yams instead of sweet potatoes, but they turned out just fine, too. We had it with rice and after one serving from me and two servings from him, we still have left overs. Definitely making it again.
Yes yes yes! Delicious and healthy. Will become a new staple meal around here!
This recipe was delicious! Thank you so much for sharing. I did precook the sweet potatoes, only because I like them really soft. I cut them up as indicated and precooked them right in the same skillet with a little coconut oil and cinnamon. I put them to the side and added them as indicated on the recipe.
Definitely a two thumbs up.
Definitely a keeper. Sweet potatoes took a little longer to cook, but came out perfect.
It has good flavor. I substituted diced turkey breast for the ground turkey. Sauteed the seasoned turkey with the garlic, then removed from pan. So that it doesn’t get rubbery. Followed the rest of the recipe. Added Italian cheese mix instead of just mozz. Deelicious.
How much is in one serving?
This was a delicious recipe and easy to make.
Just made this, turned out great. Very good and had lots of flavor. Made without cheese and I didn’t think it was missing anything. Thanks!
This recipe was amazing. It was very easy to makes It has a wonderful aroma and was delicious. I was glad to bring another dish into my household
Delicious. Thanks to the Cumin, you would swear you were eating sausage. I think you need the yellow pepper for sweetness.
Yummy! Very easy and inexpensive to make!! Not the same old flavors. My son gave it a thumbs up!
I tried your recipe today and it was very tasty! My husband loved it. He recently found out that he is allergic to gluten and dairy. So I have been trying to find recipes that are gluten free. I am so glad I found your recipe on Pinterest! The only modification that I made to this recipe was use non-dairy mozzarella cheese. Thanks again!
Can you make this in a regular pan if you do not have a cast iron skillet??
Delish! Thanks for the yummy recipe.
This was delicious and super easy to make. Would you happen to know the nutritional info for this dish? Thank you so much!!
This recipe was delicious! I will be adding this to my recipe collection. The only things I will do different next time will be to cook the sweet potatoes first, set aside and then do the onions before adding the garlic and then the ground turkey to cook. The cilantro and cumin adds great flavor!
This is actually so delicious! I’m calorie counting right now so I thought I would leave what I configured. I made it exactly as the recipe says and 1/4th of the dinner is about 304 calories.
This was great!!! My cooking skills are minimal and I could make this & it was delicious!! Thank you
I made this last night for my boyfriend and I! It came out way better than expected! Thought I was going to have trouble because I made it in a sauce pan with no lid for the sweet potatoes to soften. But it turned out great! Defintely going to make this again soon!
Made this and the whole family really enjoyed – and the leftovers too!
Thanks for a great recipe!!!
This is easy to make and filling. I left out the yellow pepper since I am allergic to nightshades. I am also allergic to dairy, so I used a non-dairy mazzarella cheese. I added more salt, pepper, and garlic.. It was a very savory flavor. It is difficult to find grain free, dairy free, nightshade, and soy free recipes. Thank you for a great recipe. This recipe is easy to adjust the flavor by adding more spices.
Absolutely delicious! I double the recipe because everyone always wants more.
This meal was very good and really easy. I left out the cilantro. Next time I might add black beans. Although it was good the way it was made. 👍👍
This is everything I look for in a recipe-quick, easy, healthy and DELICIOUS!! We enjoyed seconds and thirds of this and this recipe will now be in our weekly rotation. I did throw the sweet potatoes in the oven when I started with the garlic and turkey– just to soften them up a bit, but otherwise I followed the recipe and will continue to make this dish. Thank you!!
Easy, quick, healthy and delicious.
Making tonight for the second time and will keep this as a regular.
I’ve made this 3 times in the last month and family loves it. Awesome recipe and I made no changes except to add additional vegetables in and extra sweet potatoes.
I made this tonight with 2 cups of water, double spices and 1 very large sweet potato. Very good, my family loved this!
Hi, made this tonight and my family and I loved it! Its so easy and quick to make…perfect meal when you’re in a rush!
Wow! This was really good! I followed the recipe exactly except instead of water I used chicken broth! I normally don’t like Cumin a lot but in this recipe it worked perfectly! It came out quite tasty!
Very very delicious!! I absolutely will make this again and again. My husband and son loved it. And my son isn’t a fan of sweet potatoes. I add 1 tablespoon of cumin rather 1.5 because I didn’t want it too spicy. It was perfect for us. Thank you !!
Made with turkey Italian sausage and half butternut squash half sweet potato (which I roasted in the oven first). Also added a tiny bit of chicken stock to make sure the veggies all cooked soft as my Hubbie hates crunchy veggies. So delish!
Well this recipe was a success in my household! My husband ate three of the four servings in one sitting!
I was skeptical about how well my kids would eat this, but based off the good ratings and healthy ingredients, I gave it a shot. It was so good and all 4 of my kids ate it, my ultra-picky eater even (grudgingly) ate it!! Win in our house! Will definitely be making it again. Added lots of mozzarella and cilantro on top and it was perfect! They requested more meat in it next time, so I might try 1.5 lbs of turkey and 3 whole sweet potatoes next time I make it.
Sooo yummmy! I thought I had a yellow pepper at home but didn’t so I used a jalepeño and it was super good. It really didn’t make it too spicy either. Thanks for the recipe!
I have made this twice now and I had frozen peas since I want a green element.Its always delicious and so simple!
Great recipe for a healthy week night dinner. The photos show yams, not sweet potatoes which I would definitely substitute next time I make it. I also added more spice in a sirracha finish. Overall happy but I might also add some black beans.
No, those are sweet potatoes. Yams have white flesh.
I thought this could have used more spice. It was fine, and cooled according to instructions, but could have had a lot more flavor, I also wonder why no one who had posted a question has gotten an answer,
Just made this with a few slight modifications- Japanese white sweet potato and garlic salt/pepper pepper bateau of regular and it came out fantastic!!! Thanks for sharing this recipe 😉
Made it this past Sunday – easy and absolutely delicious!!
Tried to give it 5 stars but it would not highlight the 5th star – definitely a 5 star!!
Made this dish tonight and love it! I used ground chicken and used chicken broth plus the added water while the sweet potatoes were cooking. Also reduced the chili powder to 1/2 teaspoon only because all I had on hand was hot Mexican chili powder and was concerned my 86 year old Mom would think it was too spicy! Will definitely make it again and will likely make a side of black beans as some others have done.
Great Recipe! Made it for the first time tonight and had no issues, extremely easy to follow. My boyfriend and I loved it! Will definitely be sharing this recipe with others, and making again in the future.
Very good. Will definitely make this again. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Made this according to recipe and needs something more. Was looking for something healthy and quick. However, even with the cheese, the items did not combine. I would take a bite and it would be all burger or just sweet potato. Won’t do this one again.
Super yummy and easy to make! I used a green bell pepper cause that’s what I had. Delicious!
PERFECT! You don’t need to change a thing. So easy and so good!
This is my second time making this. I used chicken stock instead of water and added black beans, and since I HATE cilantro I omitted it. Everybody loved it. I garnished it with some plain Greek yogurt and hot sauce, it was way better than expected. Great recipe(:
This was so simple to make and so full of flavor!! I was even able to trick my family into thinking they were eating hamburger & I especially loved the sweet potatoes in this…it’s the first time I have ever put them in a dish and actually liked it!!!
Just made this for the first time and it came out delicious! Thank you so much!
Making this tonight
This might actually get my husband to eat sweet potatos!! Thank you
Made this tonight and it was so good. Followed the recipe exactly except for cooked an extra 10 minutes. Definitely a keeper!!
So good! But instead of the spices suggested, I used Slap Ya Mama because I like Cajun spices with sweet potatoes. Will definitely make this again
This recipe was delicious – super easy to make and I didn’t make any adjustments.
This was delish! I added a little bit of curry, a can of rotel, and a can of corn to get some more veggies in. I’ll definitely make again!
Quick way to cook sweet potatoes. 😍Love it. Cooked it for supper after work. Family love it, especially with cheese. I add ketchup for species. My husband likes hot sauce. Thanxs a lot for sharing😋
Nice dish
Any idea what the carbs are in a serving?
This a Very Easy and Healthy Go to Recipe. My Family Loves it.
I don’t have a cast iron skillet but a regular one works just as well. So simple, so tasty, the right blend of seasonings. Yum! Thanks for sharing.😊
Looks delicious!! Does anyone know the nutrition facts on this? Like how many calories?
This was the most bland dish I’ve ever made. We added extra seasoning like adobo and old Bay, at one point even putting Tika masala in this dish but there was no saving it. We ended up feeding some of it to our dog bc we couldn’t eat it. I tried this recipe for something quick and healthy but in my honest opinion I wouldn’t bother with this. I thought the cheese would redeem this but no. And the stuff didn’t seem to mix well. Would not recommend, would not try again.
Excellent recipe!!! Kids had it as is and husband and I added sriracha sauce for extra heat. Definitely will make again. Super easy to make and easy to adjust to what we have on hand.
This was really good and easy to make. I used red pepper and Japanese sweet potato and it was phenomenal. Make it even faster by microwaving the sweet potatoes and just tossing in for a few minutes at the end. Yum!
This is really good! I have a dairy allergy, so we used no cheese. And we scaled back the chili powder and cumin because we have young kids who don’t like spicy anything. And still, it came out great and I’ll be making it again soon.
I used ground beef with white potatoes and fresh corn off the cob. I boiled the white potatoes first. Otherwise the meat would have gotten very dry by the time the potatoes would really cook. Taste really good. Thank you.
I made this today for work lunches this week. I used ground chicken, chicken broth, can of corn, and added a jalapeño from my garden. I like spicy and this definitely hit the mark!
Wow. This was truly yummy. Cumin really worked well in the turkey and the cilantro on top really added nice flavour. I did microwave the sweet potatoes for 3 minutes and then followed the recipe (well…I did cook the onion first a bit before adding the turkey). Other than that, no changes. Whole family enjoyed it – which is saying a lot!! Thank you!
Good morning..
would it be possible to get the nutritional value of this recipe please!!!
I am on weight watchers and it’s all about points :)
LOOKS DELICIOUS!!!!
This was absolutely delicious! I wasn’t expecting to like it as much as I did! I was worried the sweet potatoes wouldn’t be cooked in time, but they were perfect! Great recipe!
Always a family favorite in our house! Would you be able to provide the nutritional information for this meal? Thanks for a wonderful recipe!
This sounds delicious. Would you pls provide nutritional values? Many thanks.
Please give nutritional information on this recipe.
This was SUPER easy to make and I love the nutrients the sweet potatoes and yellow pepper provide! I don’t think this lacked flavor however I think it would be better by adding a slightly larger amount of each spice.
Honestly I had my doubts but this was delicious! I did take the advice of another and boiled separately the diced sweet potatoes to the desired tenderness and at the end added them so I didn’t have to over cook the dish entirely to get the potatoes soft enough. I paired this with sautéed spinach and onions. I did bower add additional cumin, chili powder and salted it to my taste. My husband went back for 3rds and my 4 year old gave me a “Mommy this is Yummy!” … so this was definitely a win!!
How much is a serving size? Thank you! :)
I made this for my family last night and it was amazing. I threw a few twists into it since my daughter is vegan. I used fake meat and cheese and it was still amazing. Will definitely be making again. Thank you!
I just made this and it was awesomely easy to do! Swapped white russet instead of sweet taters. Cooked little longer but I think it’ll taste delicious either way
I liked this recipe. It’s very easy. I added a can of diced tomatoes for more flavor and color. We like spicy food, so we also added Cholula to spice it up. My husband rolled his up into a large tortilla to make a burrito out of it. We’ll make this again!
I made this dish last night and it was SO GOOD. At first my husband complained that I was making something with ground turkey instead of beef but he loved it just as much as I did. Thanks!
has anyone used this as a taco filling?
So good, I made this tonight exactly as the recipe described and it was tasty and good on calories! We had with some store bought naan bread…so good! Thank you
I really want to make this but I don’t have a cast iron skillet! Can I make this in a regular skillet?
Yes! You can use any skillet.
This turned out really well! The flavors mesh together really well. I did a frozen pepper blend from Trader Joe’s and it was delish. Will make again!
This is so good! I popped it in the oven after adding the cheese so the potatoes could crisp a little. Delicious. I serve it with Tex Mex black beans and avocado. My whole family loves it, even the toddler!
Hi Liz,
Would unflavored canned sweet potatoes work in this recipe? If so, what if any, adjustments are necessary?
Brenda
I haven’t tried with canned sweet potatoes, so can’t say what adjustments you would have to make. It should work fine though as we aren’t trying to brown or roast them.
Let us know how it goes!
I’ve made this several times and I have to say, I always end up needing more cumin because it seems like a lot to begin with and I skimp. I even add rosemary and it’s so good! :) I eat it with tortilla chips, like nachos. Definitely a great, unique way to get veggies and protein in.
Very easy, and very tasty! Added a little more seasonings but that was the only variation!
Made this for lunch and it was so quick and easy to make. I didn’t have any bell peppers so I used broccoli instead and topped it all off with pickled onions. Would make again! Thank you for this fresh and interesting meal
Better than anticipated, will do again!
Are you supposed to turn the temp down when you cook the sweet potatoes?
No, continue to cook it on medium-high, but add additional water as needed.
My son makes this with fried eggs and salsa on top. Salt, pepper, garlic, onion powder. Or sometimes we do Italian seasoning
I’ve made this recipe a couple of times now. I felt the first time it was a little bland, so I put in 1 tsp of salt instead of 1/2 tsp the second time around. I bought 2 bags of frozen cubed sweet potatoes, instead of using fresh to save time. The second time I had ground venison on hand, so I used that. I made some white rice to go with it. One of my new favorite recipes and super easy!
Mmmmmmmm. So good and easy and nutritious, thanks! Our son & his friends liked it too
Decided to add cabbage! Eliminates adding the water. Delish!
This was so tasty. Thank you.
Pretty good considering that a majority of the ingredients are healthy in this recipe. I added some low sodium chicken broth and extra cilantro for flavor.
This is delicious! I tossed the sweet potatoes in olive oil and some of the spices and roasted them in the oven until soft then assembled at the end not having to cook the sweet potatoes in the skillet.
I also served with a sour cream/garlic/lime/cilantro sauce I found on another site, definitely adds a nice touch!
This dish is delicious. Only thing I do differently is I add spinach and instead of water I use broth. It was become my favorite go to meal.
This recipe is absolutely a winner for us. It’s healthy, tasty and simple! What more could you ask for?!
What’s the serving size and what side dishes can be served with this dish?
A serving should be about a cup.
Made for dinner tonight it was delicious was worried it would be to much cumin but it wasn’t however I didn’t have Monzzarell cheese so used Colby/Jack and was delicious
This is ABSOLUTELY delicious!!! Thank you
Made it. Easy. Light. Healthy. Delish.
Hi! I’m interested in making this recipe but wondering if I can make it in a regular skillet and not a cast iron? Has anyone made it in a non cast iron pan? Thanks!
Yes, you can make it in a regular skillet, cast iron is better because it heats evenly.
I just made this for my family and served it on top of some quinoa…..SOOOOOO GOOD!!!! Thank you for the recipe!!!
I have made this a million times. I don’t even follow the recipe anymore. I have also shared it with so many people. I love this recipe!!
Had to add way more seasoning. We only used one large sweet potato and I switch Zucchini out for the bell pepper. This also took longer than time says for the potato’s. I’m not sure if it was because my biggest pan does not have a lid.
Other than that it was good.
i have some zucchini i am trying to use up, do you think throwing in some chopped zucchini would pair well with this? thanks!
Yes, but I would add it on the end so it doesn’t get soggy.
I love this dish so much! I followed it to a tee except add more spices at the end. If you like sweet potatoes you’ll love this.
Can you use any skillet…other than cast iron
Yes, any skillet will work, however cast iron heats more evenly than other materials which makes it the better choice for cooking hashes or pan roasting.
Excited to try this recipe! How many cups are in a serving?
I’m really disappointed, I followed the directions exactly and the sweet potatoes did not cook in anywhere close to the amount of time stated. They’re still hard as a rock. Idk how other people made this work but I recommend either cooking the sweet potatoes separately or adding them in much sooner.
You need to make sure the sweet potatoes are medium diced, so about half inch cubes. If they are larger, they will take a lot longer to cook than stated.
Loved it! Easy to make, delicious, and healthy! Will definitely make this again.
Made this for dinner tonight. Delicious!!!!!! I did microwave the sweet potatoes. Made them easier to peel and cut down on cooking time. I also added a green bell pepper, bag of baby spinach, and sliced mushrooms. We like our veggies. I did season with salt and pepper and cumin. Hubby thought that I had under seasoned but perfect for me. Can’t wait to try again with some of the other trade outs that were mentioned here. And of course more veggies.
do you have to make this in cast iron skillet? I don’t have one. :(
No, you can use any skillet, cast iron just heats evenly and will give better results.
How many cups is the serving size for for one person. It says 345 calories but is that for all 6 serving or for one serving.
It’s for one serving.
Super easy to make and absolutely delicious! This recipe is definitely being added to my favorite dinner recipes!
Can you use russet potatoes instead of sweet potatoes?
Yes.
I made this recipe this past weekend and it was awesome. Very tasty. I roasted the cubes sweet potatoes in the oven while I prepared everything else. So good
Very good! Will definitely try again.
I didn’t have high expectations for this dish. Ground turkey is pretty bland but it was amazing! The spices and mix of veggies was great! I added a bit of plain Greek yogurt to top mine off and it was perfect! Thank you so much!
Have you tried to freeze this for a future meal? Trying to stock my freezer with quick, easy to re-heat meals.
I haven’t tried freezing it because of the cheese. If you prepared it without the cheese and froze it, it would freeze well. You could add the cheese when heating it.
I added black beans and topped it with avocado. My picky family loved it!
I have made this so many times now and it’s such a quick and easy dinner! Also super easy to add/sub whatever veggies you have on hand – my favourite additions are broccoli and zucchini!
Hi! Excited to try this tonight. On your next revision or update, if you could list the ingredients in order of use, it would help the efficiency of the recipe. Thanks!
Done, not sure how I missed that all this time, I hate when the ingredients are out of order! Sorry about that!
I’ve made this recipe many times in the last few years. My family and friends always enjoy it.
Thanks for the recipe – so versatile. I made a few tweaks based on our taste and what I had on hand: added a chopped jalapeno pepper, 1 can of diced tomatoes, about 1/2 cup to a cup of frozen corn, a can of black beans. I also left on the peel on the potatoes since it does’t take anything away from the taste + adds some nutritional value (and less work!!). I added a little shake of oregano along with the other spices. I did have to add more salt with my additions. I also sauteed the garlic, and then turkey in aqua faba to help reduce fat, and since I had some to use. No cheese or cilantro since I didn’t have any. I added the juice of a lime once it was cooked. Topping options were chopped red onion, greek yogurt and avocado. YUM!
Made this for me and my boyfriend this evening and unfortunately this dish was too bland for us. I followed the recipe minus the onion (my boyfriend doesn’t like them) but for some reason even with all the spices and cheese there was hardly any flavor. Not sure I will make this again.
Sorry to hear that! Unfortunately the onions are an essential flavour building component of this dish.
I love this recipe. We love mushrooms so I added mushrooms which was perfect. This is such a quick, easy, and healthy dinner.
I am trying to eat healthier so I tried this. I did add spinach and sour cream. I thought it was very good but if I make it again I would add cut up apples! Sweet potatoes and apples pair so well together.