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Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake

Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake for Cozy Family Nights

A comforting and healthy Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bake
  • 1 lb Ground Turkey can be swapped with ground chicken or beef
  • 2 cups Sweet Potatoes Yukon Gold or red potatoes can be used as substitutes
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil feel free to use any neutral cooking oil
  • 1 Onion shallots or leeks can be used
  • 2 cloves Garlic fresh is best, powdered can work in a pinch
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper green bell pepper can be used as an alternative
  • 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika chili powder can be used as a substitute
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin can be omitted if not a fan
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme Italian seasoning can be a great alternative
  • Salt adjust to taste
  • Pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese (Mozzarella or Cheddar) for a dairy-free option, try nutritional yeast
For Garnish
  • Parsley or Cilantro optional

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, heat olive oil and sauté diced onion for 3-4 minutes until soft.
  3. Add ground turkey and cook for 5-6 minutes until browned and no longer pink.
  4. Stir in minced garlic, diced red bell pepper, cubed sweet potatoes, smoked paprika, cumin, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3-5 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Transfer the mixture to the baking dish and cover tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 25 minutes.
  6. Remove foil, sprinkle shredded cheese on top, and bake uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  7. Let it sit for a few minutes before garnishing with parsley or cilantro and serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 9500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Cut sweet potatoes into even cubes for uniform cooking. Experiment with spices for added flavor. Leftovers taste even better the next day.

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