Description
A quick, healthy, and flavorful one-pan meal made with lean ground turkey, sweet potatoes, and black beans, seasoned with warm spices and topped with cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 cups sweet potatoes, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained & rinsed
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp chipotle chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1 medium tomato, diced
Simple Sauce:
- 1/3 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup salsa
Instructions
- Microwave diced sweet potatoes for 5 minutes.
- Mix sour cream and salsa in a small bowl; set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook ground turkey over medium-high heat for 5 minutes.
- Add sweet potatoes, black beans, salt, chipotle chili powder, and cumin. Cook for another 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle cheese on top and let it melt.
- Garnish with green onions and diced tomatoes. Serve with the sauce.
Notes
- Swap turkey for ground chicken or plant-based protein for a vegetarian option.
- Add jalapeños for extra spice.
- Serve with rice, quinoa, or in tortillas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American, Mexican-inspired