Description
A hearty, one‑pan skillet featuring juicy ground turkey, sweet potatoes, and colorful bell peppers, seasoned with smoky paprika.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the ground turkey, breaking it up with a spatula, and cook until browned, about 5–6 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and paprika, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the diced sweet potatoes and bell pepper; season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are tender and lightly caramelized, about 15–20 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a splash of chicken broth or a pinch of smoked paprika. This dish reheats well for quick lunches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx)
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: turkey,sweet potato,skillet,one pan,healthy,comfort food