Description
A delightful union of roasted sweet potatoes and savory ground turkey in a luscious sauce, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds ground turkey (preferably lean)
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin for richer flavor)
- ½ cup chicken broth (low sodium recommended)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup shredded cheese (such as mozzarella or cheddar)
- Fresh herbs (such as parsley or thyme, finely chopped) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add chopped onion and garlic and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of chicken broth.
- Stir in diced sweet potatoes, tomato paste, smoked paprika, and remaining chicken broth. Season with salt and pepper, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and evenly sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
For a gourmet twist, substitute ground turkey with ground lamb or chicken. Add caramelized onions or sautéed spinach for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg