Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake
A comforting casserole featuring ground turkey and sweet potatoes, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- to taste Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion for 3–4 minutes until soft.
- Add ground turkey and cook until browned, about 5–6 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, bell pepper, sweet potatoes, paprika, cumin, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3–5 minutes until fragrant.
- Transfer to baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 25 minutes or until sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
- Uncover, top with shredded cheese, and bake for 10–15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro and serve hot.
Notes
Tip: Don't crowd the pan when browning turkey—give it space to get a little crispy. Taste as you go; if sweet potatoes are thick, poke them to ensure doneness. Rest for five minutes before serving to avoid molten-cheese-face consequences.