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4.8 from 15 votes

Ground Turkey Taco Skillet

Taco skillet with ground turkey, sweet potato and black beans

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 3 to 4 people
Calories: 452 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

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

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  1. 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. 
  2. 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.
  3. Add the broth. Cover and cook 5 minutes. Remove cover and cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally
  4. 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.
  5. Taste the mixture for flavor and add more chili powder, and/or sea salt to taste.
  6. Serve in bowls with sliced avocado and chopped chives.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1of 4 Calories 452kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 26g (40%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3to 4 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 452

% Daily Value*

Serving 1of 4
Calories 452kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 26g 40%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.