Description
A simple, forgiving, and flavorful one-pan meal featuring ground turkey and sweet potatoes seasoned with smoked paprika. This beginner-proof recipe is ready in 25 minutes and requires only five ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey (preferably 93% lean)
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs), peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
- Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Peel the sweet potatoes and dice them into uniform ½-inch cubes. Place in a bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and half the salt.
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sweet potatoes in a single layer (cook in batches if necessary to avoid crowding).
- Cook the potatoes undisturbed for 3-4 minutes to form a golden crust, then stir and cook for another 7-8 minutes until tender and browned. Remove potatoes to a plate if needed.
- Add the ground turkey to the empty space in the skillet. Break it up into small crumbles with a wooden spoon and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink.
- Sprinkle the smoked paprika and remaining salt over the meat and potatoes. Toss everything together and cook for 1-2 minutes to toast the paprika and release its aroma.
- Taste and adjust salt if needed. Serve immediately, optionally topped with fresh cilantro or Greek yogurt.
Notes
Cut potatoes uniformly for even cooking. Do not crowd the pan, or the potatoes will steam instead of brown. Toasting the paprika at the end enhances its smoky flavor. This recipe does not freeze well as potatoes become mushy upon thawing. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the skillet
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 25
Keywords: ground turkey, sweet potato, skillet recipe, healthy dinner, one pan meal, smoked paprika, quick dinner, meal prep, gluten-free, dairy-free