Ground turkey stir fry with sweet potatoes and black beans

This quick and easy ground turkey stir fry with sweet potatoes, black beans, corn and tomatoes is perfect for meal prep. So filling and flavorful!

Skillet turkey, sweet potatoes and beans

This dairy-free, gluten-free winter stir-fry recipe is a variation of my summery turkey stir-fry but with sweet potatoes, and it’s got the perfect blend of protein, carbs, and fat. Similar to these Sweet Potato Black Bean Bowls, but quicker and made in one pan. It’s versatile so you can swap out some of the ingredients as needed, and it reheats well so leftovers are delicious. Some healthy ground turkey recipes to try include this Turkey Taco Skillet and Cheesy Turkey Meatball Skillet.

Ingredients for Ground Turkey Skillet

• Ground Turkey: Get 93% lean ground turkey.
• Onion: Chop 1/4 cup of a white, yellow, or red onion.
• tomato paste: Sauté two tablespoons of tomato paste with the onion. Don’t know what to do with the leftover paste? Freeze it in ice cube trays to have on hand for future recipes.
• sweet potatoes: Peel two medium-sized potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch chunks.
• Black beans: Rinse and drain canned black beans.
• Corn: Use fresh or frozen corn kernels.
• Tomato: Dice a large tomato.
• jalapeno: Leave the seeds and ribs in the pepper for a spicier meal, or remove them if you prefer mild dishes.
• Garlic: Chop a clove.
• Coriander: Add fresh cilantro to the pan and garnish with more. If you don’t like cilantro, leave it out.
• Spice: cumin, salt
• Chicken soup: Feel free to subtly add veggie broth if you have it.
• Garnishes: Serve with lime wedges and sliced ​​avocado.

How to make this ground turkey skillet

• Turkey: In a large skillet, sear the turkey over high heat and season with salt and cumin.
• onions: After about five minutes, push the meat aside and sauté the onions and tomato paste for a minute.
• Remaining ingredients: Add the sweet potatoes, beans, corn, tomato, jalapeño, garlic and cilantro, stir in the broth and season with the remaining salt and cumin.
• Cook: Cover the pan and cook on low for 12 to 14 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Serve the turkey mixture with lime wedges, more cilantro, and avocado.

How to cook a Meal Prep turkey skillet

This easy turkey stir fry dinner is great for meal prep. You can dice the onion, sweet potato, jalapeño, and cilantro ahead of time so most of the prep work is done when you’re ready to cook. Leftovers are great for weeknight meals. They keep in the fridge for four days and reheat well in the microwave. You can also freeze the turkey mixture for up to three months.

Variations:

• Protein: Swap turkey for lean beef tenderloin.
• Tomatoes: Use canned diced tomatoes if you don’t have fresh ones.
• Vegetables: Add spinach or bell peppers for additional veggies.
• Make it sharp: Fill your bowl with hot sauce for an extra kick.
• Cheese: Sprinkle grated cheddar on top.

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