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Healthy Macro-Friendly Ground Turkey and Sweet Potato Skillet

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A quick and easy skillet meal combining lean ground turkey and sweet potatoes for a balanced, macro-friendly dish perfect for weight loss and meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450 g) ground turkey (93% lean)
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes (about 400 g)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 medium bell pepper, diced (any color, optional)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste (start with ½ teaspoon salt)
  • A handful fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped for garnish
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) low-sodium chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into even ½-inch cubes. Chop the onion, bell pepper, and mince the garlic. This should take about 10 minutes.
  2. Place a medium to large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Warm for about 1 minute until shimmering but not smoking.
  3. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent and fragrant. Add the garlic and diced bell pepper, cooking for another 2 minutes.
  4. Crumble the ground turkey into the skillet, spreading it evenly. Let it brown without stirring for 3-4 minutes to develop a crust, then stir and cook another 4-5 minutes until no longer pink. Season with salt, pepper, cumin, smoked paprika, and chili flakes.
  5. Stir in the diced sweet potatoes and pour the chicken broth over everything. Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring halfway through, until sweet potatoes are tender but not mushy.
  6. Remove the lid and stir. If dry, add a splash more broth or water. Taste and adjust seasoning. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley or cilantro before serving.
  7. Serve warm straight from the pan. Let cool before storing leftovers.

Notes

Be patient when browning ground turkey to develop a nice crust. Cut sweet potatoes into uniform ½-inch cubes for even cooking. Adding broth helps steam the potatoes and prevents sticking. Fresh herbs added at the end brighten the dish. Variations include swapping sweet potatoes for cauliflower or zucchini for low-carb, adding jalapeño or cayenne for spice, or using tofu/lentils for a vegetarian version.

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Keywords: ground turkey, sweet potato, skillet meal, healthy, macro-friendly, weight loss, quick dinner, meal prep

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