Chipotle Turkey Skillet with Sweet Potato Hash
Smoky chipotle-seasoned ground turkey simmered with peppers and served over a golden sweet potato hash — bold dinner flavors in one pan.

Total
45 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 cups sweet potatoes, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 tsp chipotle chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes, canned
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet. Add sweet potatoes with a pinch of salt and cook over medium heat 12-15 minutes until tender and browned. Remove and set aside.
- 2
Add remaining oil to the skillet. Sauté bell pepper and garlic for 3 minutes.
- 3
Add ground turkey, chipotle chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, and salt. Cook, breaking up meat, until browned, about 7 minutes.
- 4
Stir in diced tomatoes and simmer 5 minutes until thickened.
- 5
Return sweet potatoes to the skillet and toss gently.
- 6
Finish with lime juice and cilantro before serving.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
560
28% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 38 g |
| Carbohydrate | 38 g |
| Fat | 26 g |
| Fiber | 7 g |
| Sugar | 9 g |
| Sodium | 780 mg |
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