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Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake

Delicious Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake for Family Nights

A healthy and family-friendly Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake that's quick to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bake
  • 1 pound Ground Turkey can substitute with ground chicken or beef
  • 2 medium Sweet Potatoes can substitute with Yukon Gold potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil or any neutral oil
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper any color works as a substitute
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika can substitute with chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin optional
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme can substitute with Italian seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese (Mozzarella or Cheddar) can substitute with nutritional yeast for dairy-free option
  • to taste Fresh Parsley or Cilantro optional garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • 9x13-inch baking dish

Method
 

Step-By-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
  2. In a large skillet, add olive oil over medium heat and sauté diced onion for about 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add ground turkey to the skillet, cooking for 5-6 minutes until browned and no longer pink.
  4. Stir in minced garlic, diced red bell pepper, and cubed sweet potatoes. Add smoked paprika, cumin, thyme, salt, and pepper, cooking for another 3-5 minutes.
  5. Transfer the mixture to the greased baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 25 minutes.
  6. Remove the foil, add shredded cheese on top, and return to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro before serving hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 32gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best flavor, prepare ahead and store unbaked in the fridge. Freeze without cheese for optimal texture.

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