Sweet Potato and Ground Turkey Bake: A Family Comfort Dish
A hearty and family-friendly casserole made with lean ground turkey, tender sweet potatoes, colorful vegetables, warm spices, and a cheesy topping. Perfect for meal prep or a comforting weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- skillet
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 cups sweet potatoes, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- fresh parsley or cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the onion until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add the ground turkey and cook until no longer pink and crumbly, about 5–6 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic, red bell pepper, sweet potatoes, smoked paprika, cumin, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 3–5 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 25 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top, and bake uncovered for an additional 10–15 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro and serve hot.
Notes
This dish is perfect for meal prepping and can be customized with different proteins or additional vegetables. Ground chicken or beef can replace the turkey, and Yukon Gold or red potatoes work well instead of sweet potatoes.