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Savory Ultimate Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake is a comforting, nutritious one-dish meal perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bake
  • 1 pound Ground Turkey Substitute with lean beef or chicken if desired.
  • 2 cups Sweet Potatoes Can substitute with butternut squash.
  • 1 medium Onion Yellow or white onions recommended.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Or use garlic powder.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Avocado oil is a suitable substitute.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Smoked paprika adds a bolder flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Omit for a milder dish.
Optional Toppings
  • 1 medium Avocado Slice and layer after baking.
  • to taste Fresh Herbs Cilantro or parsley recommended.

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Skillet
  • Oven

Method
 

How to Make Savory Ultimate Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
  2. Peel and cube the sweet potatoes, then toss in a bowl with olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika. Spread them in the baking dish.
  3. In a skillet, heat a splash of olive oil, add diced onion, and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Then add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  4. Stir in ground turkey, cooking until browned, around 6-7 minutes. Season with cumin, salt, and pepper.
  5. Layer the turkey mixture evenly over the sweet potatoes in the baking dish.
  6. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  7. Optional: Add avocado slices on top just before serving.

Notes

This dish can be prepared ahead of time and stored. It also tastes better the next day.