Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake Recipe
This Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake Recipe is healthy, filling and very easy to make at home.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- ½ cup shredded cheese optional
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a baking dish to prevent sticking.
Prepare Sweet Potatoes
- Dice sweet potatoes evenly. Toss them with olive oil, salt and pepper gently.
Cook the Onion
- Heat skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until soft and fragrant.
Add Garlic
- Add minced garlic to the skillet. Stir briefly until garlic releases aroma.
Cook Ground Turkey
- Add ground turkey to skillet. Cook until browned fully, breaking it into small pieces.
Season the Turkey
- Add paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir well to coat turkey evenly.
Combine Ingredients
- Add cooked turkey mixture to sweet potatoes in baking dish. Mix gently.
Cover and Bake
- Cover dish with foil. Bake for twenty-five minutes until sweet potatoes soften well.
Add Cheese
- Remove foil and sprinkle cheese on top if using. Bake ten minutes uncovered.
Rest and Garnish
- Remove from oven and let rest briefly. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Cut sweet potatoes evenly for even cooking.
- Use ground chicken instead of turkey if preferred.
- Add bell peppers or spinach for extra vegetables.
- Use smoked paprika for deeper flavor.
- Skip cheese for a dairy-free version.
- Add chili flakes if you enjoy mild heat.
- Make it spicy with taco seasoning instead.