Description

This hearty Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake is the perfect weeknight comfort dish—packed with lean protein, tender sweet potatoes, and colorful bell peppers. It’s easy, nutritious, and comes together in one pan before finishing off in the oven for a cheesy, golden top. Whether you’re meal prepping or feeding the family, this cozy casserole-style bake is a total winner!

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound ground turkey
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup bell peppers, chopped
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground turkey until browned, about 5–7 minutes.
Add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté for 2–3 minutes, until the onion is translucent.
Stir in the sweet potatoes and bell peppers. Season with paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish. Top with shredded cheese, if using.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, until bubbly and golden on top.
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne or chili flakes.
Use Monterey Jack, mozzarella, or cheddar cheese depending on your flavor preference.
This dish also works great with ground chicken or lean ground beef.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Calories: 320 kcal
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 430mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 65mg

Keywords: Ground turkey, sweet potato, turkey bake, healthy dinner, one-pan meal