Ground Turkey Skillet with Black Beans and Sweet Potatoes
This hearty one-skillet meal combines seasoned ground turkey, tender sweet potatoes, black beans, onion, and bell pepper for an easy, flavorful dinner. Optional avocado, cilantro, lime, and shredded cheese add fresh and creamy finishing touches.
Equipment
- large skillet
- wooden spoon
- knife
- cutting board
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, diced, any color
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- salt and pepper, to taste
- olive oil for cooking
- avocado, optional topping
- cilantro, optional topping
- lime wedges, optional topping
- shredded cheese, optional topping
Instructions
- Chop the onion, bell pepper, and sweet potato into bite-sized pieces. Rinse and drain the black beans.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil. Once hot, add the diced sweet potatoes and cook for about 5–7 minutes, or until they begin to soften, stirring occasionally.
- Add the chopped onion and bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for another 3–4 minutes, until the onion becomes translucent.
- Move the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the ground turkey. Break it apart with a wooden spoon and cook until browned, about 5–6 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix everything together, then add the black beans. Cook for another 3–4 minutes until heated through.
- Remove from heat and serve hot, garnishing with avocado, cilantro, lime wedges, or shredded cheese as desired.
Notes
Serve hot and garnish with avocado, cilantro, lime wedges, or shredded cheese as desired.