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Cast iron skillet full of ground turkey, sweet potatoes, black beans, avocado, and more.
Servings: 3 to 4 people

Ground Turkey Taco Skillet

4.80 from 5 votes
Taco skillet with ground turkey, sweet potato and black beans
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 medium sweet potato chopped
  • 1/2 yellow onion chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup black beans
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese grated
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 3 Tbsp chives chopped

Instructions

  • Add the avocado oil to a large (10-inch to 12-inch) cast iron or stainless steel skillet and heat to medium. Add the chopped sweet potato, onion, and garlic. Stir, cover, and cook for 5 minutes. 
  • Scoot potatoes to the side and add the ground turkey and seasoning. Brown the turkey on each side 2 minutes before breaking up the meat with a spatula and mix in with the sweet potato and onion.
  • Add the broth. Cover and cook 5 minutes. Remove cover and cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally
  • Stir in the chopped tomatoes, black beans and cheese. If desired, you can bake the taco skillet at 425 degrees F for 3 to 5 minutes to melt the cheese.
  • Taste the mixture for flavor and add more chili powder, and/or sea salt to taste.
  • Serve in bowls with sliced avocado and chopped chives.

Nutrition

Serving: 1of 4, Calories: 452kcal, Carbohydrates: 23g, Protein: 31g, Fat: 26g, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 4g
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: gluten free, ground turkey, one skillet, sweet potato
Author: Julia