Turkey and Sweet Potato Skillet

Turkey and Sweet Potato Skillet

A hearty one-pan meal of seasoned ground turkey, tender sweet potato, bell pepper, and spinach.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Prepare the sweet potato, onion, bell pepper, and garlic as described in the ingredient list.

    Timer: 8 min (fixed)

    Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board

  2. Step 2

    Heat the olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it into small pieces, until lightly browned.

    Timer: 6 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 500.0 gr Ground Turkey, 30.0 ml Olive Oil

    Cookware: Large skillet with lid, wooden spoon

  3. Step 3

    Add the onion and bell pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften.

    Timer: 4 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 150.0 gr Bell Pepper, 150.0 gr Onion

    Cookware: Large skillet with lid, wooden spoon

  4. Step 4

    Stir in the garlic, tomato paste, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook until fragrant and the tomato paste is evenly distributed.

    Timer: 1 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 12.0 gr Garlic, 1.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 2.0 gr Ground Cumin, 4.0 gr Paprika, 6.0 gr Salt, 30.0 gr Tomato Paste

    Cookware: Large skillet with lid, wooden spoon

  5. Step 5

    Add the sweet potato and chicken broth. Stir well and bring the liquid to a simmer over medium heat.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 120.0 ml Chicken Broth, 600.0 gr Sweet Potato

    Cookware: Large skillet with lid, wooden spoon

  6. Step 6

    Cover the skillet, reduce to low heat, and cook until the sweet potato is nearly tender, stirring once midway through.

    Timer: 14 min (fixed)

    Cookware: Large skillet with lid, wooden spoon

  7. Step 7

    Uncover and stir in the spinach. Cook over medium heat until wilted, the sweet potato is tender, and the turkey reaches at least 74°C internally.

    Timer: 3 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 100.0 gr Baby Spinach

    Cookware: instant-read thermometer, Large skillet with lid, wooden spoon

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: high

Keep raw turkey separate from ready-to-eat foods, clean contacted surfaces and utensils, and cook the turkey to at least 74°C. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Risk factors

  • raw ground poultry
  • cross-contamination
  • inadequate final cooking temperature

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