Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake (Printable)
Hearty casserole with seasoned turkey, sweet potatoes, and vegetables baked to golden perfection.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 lb ground turkey, lean
→ Pantry & Seasonings
07 - 2 tbsp olive oil
08 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
09 - 1 tsp dried thyme
10 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
11 - 1/2 tsp chili powder
12 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Liquid
13 - 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
→ Optional Toppings
14 - 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
15 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
# How to Make:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic; sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
03 - Add ground turkey. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Season with smoked paprika, thyme, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
04 - Stir in the diced 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 diced sweet potatoes with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.
06 - Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread the sweet potatoes in an even layer on the bottom.
07 - Spoon the turkey and vegetable mixture evenly over the sweet potatoes. Pour the chicken broth evenly over the top.
08 - Cover tightly with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
09 - Remove foil, sprinkle with cheddar cheese if using, and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10 - Let rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with chopped parsley and serving.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- The sweet potatoes become meltingly tender while the edges get wonderfully caramelized and crisp
- Everything cooks in one dish so cleanup is almost nonexistent
- It reheats beautifully for lunch the next day, actually tasting even better
02 -
- Cutting your sweet potatoes into uniform sizes is crucial or some pieces will be raw while others turn to mush
- Do not skip the foil step for the first 25 minutes or the sweet potatoes will not cook through properly
- Letting it rest before serving feels impossible but prevents all that liquid from running onto your plate
03 -
- Toss the sweet potatoes with oil and seasonings directly in the baking dish to save yourself a bowl
- Use the largest skillet you have so the turkey browns instead of steaming in its own juices