A cozy, weeknight-friendly Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake featuring seasoned ground turkey, tender sweet potatoes, and fresh veggies baked to golden perfection. Perfect for meal prep or an easy dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
1 lb ground turkey
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 cups fresh spinach
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp ground cumin
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)
1 egg, lightly beaten (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion 4–5 minutes.
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Add garlic and bell pepper; cook 2 minutes more.
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Add ground turkey, breaking it up as it cooks. Brown for 6–8 minutes.
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Season with paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
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Stir in spinach until wilted. Remove from heat.
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Steam or microwave diced sweet potatoes for 4–5 minutes until slightly tender.
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In a large bowl, mix turkey mixture, sweet potatoes, and egg if using.
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Transfer to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Top with cheese if desired.
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Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden and fully cooked.
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Let cool 5–10 minutes before serving.