Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake (Printable)

A hearty, nutritious casserole combining seasoned ground turkey with tender sweet potatoes and vegetables in one satisfying dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped

→ Protein

06 - 1 pound lean ground turkey

→ Pantry & Seasonings

07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
11 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
12 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Liquid

13 - 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth

→ Optional Toppings

14 - 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
15 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic; sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
03 - Add the ground turkey to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, approximately 5-7 minutes. Season with smoked paprika, dried thyme, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
04 - Stir in the diced red bell pepper and cook for 2 minutes. Add the chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
05 - In a large mixing bowl, toss the diced sweet potatoes with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.
06 - Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread the seasoned sweet potatoes in an even layer on the bottom. Spoon the turkey and vegetable mixture evenly over the sweet potatoes. Pour the chicken broth evenly over the top.
07 - Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
08 - Remove the foil and sprinkle with cheddar cheese if using. Bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
09 - Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with chopped fresh parsley and serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The natural sweetness from potatoes balances perfectly with savory spiced turkey
  • Everything bakes in one dish leaving you with minimal cleanup
  • It reheats beautifully for tomorrows lunch
02 -
  • Cutting sweet potatoes into uneven sizes will leave you with some undercooked chunks so take your time dicing
  • The foil step is crucial for steaming the potatoes without drying out the turkey
  • Letting it rest for five minutes makes serving so much easier
03 -
  • Prep all ingredients before starting since this recipe moves quickly once the stove heats up
  • Double the recipe and freeze half for those nights when cooking feels impossible

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