Description
This Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake is a hearty and nutritious meal that’s perfect for weeknight dinners. Loaded with tender sweet potatoes, seasoned ground turkey, and vibrant bell peppers, it’s topped with optional shredded cheese for extra comfort. Simple, flavorful, and family-approved!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground turkey until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the onion turns translucent.
- Stir in the diced sweet potatoes and bell peppers. Season with paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper, mixing everything well.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cover and cook for 10 minutes until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Transfer the cooked turkey and sweet potato mixture into a greased baking dish. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top, if using.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added spice, sprinkle some red pepper flakes or drizzle with hot sauce before serving.
- You can substitute ground turkey with ground chicken or beef.
- Use any combination of bell peppers to add more color and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of bake
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: Ground turkey recipe, sweet potato bake, healthy casserole, easy dinner