Description
This Ground Turkey Skillet with Sweet Potatoes and Black Beans is a quick, nutritious, and flavorful one-pan meal. Combining lean ground turkey, hearty sweet potatoes, protein-packed black beans, and fresh vegetables, it delivers a satisfying and balanced dinner perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables & Beans
- 14 ounces sweet potato (peeled and diced 1/2 inch, from 2 medium)
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 3/4 cups canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 3/4 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 large diced tomato
- 1 jalapeño (diced)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (plus more for garnish)
- 4 ounces avocado (sliced)
- lime wedges (for serving)
Meat & Broth
- 1 pound 93% lean ground turkey
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Spices & Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 1/2 teaspoon cumin (divided)
- 1 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (divided)
Instructions
- Brown the turkey: Spray a large skillet over high heat with oil and add the ground turkey. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon cumin. Cook, breaking the meat up with a spatula until the turkey is fully cooked and browned, about 5 minutes.
- Sauté aromatics: Push the cooked turkey to one side of the skillet. Spray the empty side with oil and add the chopped onion and tomato paste. Cook for 1 minute to soften the onion and develop flavor.
- Add vegetables and seasonings: Stir in the diced sweet potato, black beans, corn kernels, diced tomato, diced jalapeño, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, and chicken broth. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon cumin over the mixture. Mix everything well to combine.
- Simmer until tender: Cover the skillet and reduce heat to low. Cook gently for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Serve: Spoon the skillet mixture onto plates and top with sliced avocado, lime wedges, and extra cilantro as garnish. Enjoy warm.
Notes
- This quick and easy Ground Turkey Skillet is perfect for meal prep as it keeps well in the refrigerator for several days.
- The recipe balances protein and fiber-rich ingredients, making it filling and nutrient-dense.
- Adjust the heat level by omitting or increasing the jalapeño according to preference.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute ground turkey with firm tofu or tempeh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 394 kcal
- Sugar: 7.5 g
- Sodium: 635 mg
- Fat: 14.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 84 mg
