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Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet

BySharla Hours Posted on Hours Updated on

This one-pot Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet features lean protein, nutrient-dense carbs that extend energy, and tasty flavour. Topped with cheesy goodness, fresh avocado, and cilantro, it’s a gut-friendly dinner option that will take the stress out of planning and prepping your meal.

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Whether you’re new to make-ahead freezer meals or discovered this hack for relaxed weeknights long ago, this turkey sweet potato skillet is sure to become a favourite with the kids and adults in your home. Plus, with only 20 minutes of prep time, 15 minutes of cook time, and one pot, you’ll have everything from prep to dishes done in under an hour. Who doesn’t love a quick, easy, delicious weeknight meal?

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Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. ground turkey, cooked and cooled
  • 1/2 onion, diced
  • 3 Tbsp. garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp. taco seasoning
  • 2 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 15 oz. black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 4 oz. green chilies
  • 1/2 cup water
  • salt to taste
  • 1/2 cup jalapeno jack cheese, shredded

Day of cooking:

  • avocado, cubed
  • cilantro, chopped

Assembly instructions:

  1. Add shredded cheese to quart sized freezer bag. Seal.
  2. Add other ingredients to a large resealable freezer bag. Remove excess air and seal. Staple bags together above the seal. Freeze.
Turkey sweet potato skillet meal with ground turkey, sweet potato, black beans, onion, and seasonings, in a freezer bag, with shredded cheese in a separate bag stapled on top

Cooking instructions:

  1. Thaw. Bring to a simmer in a skillet. Reduce to low, cover, simmer 15-20 minutes. Top with cheese. Cover to melt. Serve topped with diced avocado and cilantro.
Process photos for turkey sweet potato skillet, showing the ingredients in a freezer ziploc, the skillet cooking in a dutch oven, the cheese melted on top, and the dish served with avocado and cilantro on top

Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet Suggestions:

Ingredient Alternatives:

While ground turkey is a great lean protein option, feel free to swap for ground beef if you prefer a heartier meat. Adding corn can also take the sweetness level of this Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet up a notch, complimenting the smokey, spicy flavours of the taco-seasoned turkey. The black beans can be replaced by pinto or kidney beans or additional bell pepper, depending on your preferences.

If cilantro or avocado don’t suit your fancy, a dollop of sour cream, a wedge of lime, or your favourite salsa also make great toppings that compliment the taco turkey and sweet potato flavours.

Storage Suggestions:

If this skillet doesn’t disappear on night one (be forewarned: it might!), it stores perfectly in the fridge for 3-5 days. Simply seal in an airtight glass or plastic container, and enjoy leftovers for future lunches or dinners.

Serving Suggestions:

Want to stretch this skillet further? Consider serving over rice (our Cilantro Lime Rice would be a great pairing!) or cauliflower rice for a lower carb option. Scooping the flavourful turkey sweet potato skillet up with tortilla chips also makes for a fun, extra filling dinner experience.

To add some extra veg to the meal, serve over a bed of spinach, arugula, or lettuce for some added freshness.

Freezer meal turkey sweet potato skillet simmering in pan, with ground turkey, black beans, sweet potatoes, and more

Other Similar Recipes

If skillets always get rave reviews from your household, we’d recommend trying out our Tuscan Tortellini Skillet (great for the pasta lovers), Thai Basil Beef Skillet (packed with unique flavours), Pesto Skillet Gnocchi (so much creamy goodness), or the 5-star rated One-Pot Skillet Lasagna (a fun take on a well-loved classic).

Turkey sweet potato skillet served in a bowl with avocado and cilantro on top
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Turkey and Sweet Potato Skillet
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: beans, freezer meal, turkey
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 449 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1 lb. ground turkey cooked and cooled
  • 1/2 onion diced
  • 3 Tbsp. garlic minced
  • 2 Tbsp. taco seasoning
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and diced into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 15 oz. black beans rinsed and drained
  • 4 oz. green chilies
  • 1/2 cup water
  • salt to taste
  • 1/2 cup jalapeno jack cheese shredded
Day of cooking:
  • avocado cubed
  • cilantro chopped
Instructions
Assembly instructions:
  1. Add shredded cheese to quart sized freezer bag. Seal.
  2. Add other ingredients to a large resealable freezer bag. Remove excess air and seal. Staple bags together above the seal. Freeze.
Cooking instructions:
  1. Thaw. Bring to a simmer in a skillet. Reduce to low, cover, simmer 15-20 minutes. Top with cheese. Cover to melt. Serve topped with diced avocado and cilantro.

Sharla is a busy mom of 7 who is passionate about sharing her best secret to saving time, money, and stress… freezer meals. Read more…