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ground turkey sweet potato hash

Easy Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Hash

Delicious Easy Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Hash recipe with step-by-step instructions.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 1175 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp garlic, minced
  • 1 cup yellow onion, diced
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1.5 bell peppers, diced
  • 3 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 cup parmesan, grated
  • 1 tsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into ½-inch cubes, dice the bell peppers, dice the onion, and mince the garlic. Preheat your oven to 425°F. Having everything prepped and ready will allow you to work quickly once cooking begins, ensuring nothing burns or overcooks while you're chopping.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, stirring frequently until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. This aromatic base creates the foundation for all the other flavors in the dish.
  • Increase heat to medium-high and add the ground turkey to the skillet with the softened onions and garlic. Break the meat apart with a spoon as it cooks, stirring occasionally until it's no longer pink and lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes. I like to let it sit undisturbed for a minute or two between stirs—this gives the meat a nice golden color rather than staying pale and steamed.
  • Stir in the diced bell peppers, cubed sweet potatoes, and chili powder to the browned turkey mixture. Toss everything together to coat evenly with the oil and spices, about 1-2 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. The chili powder will bloom slightly from the residual heat, releasing more flavor throughout the hash.
  • Transfer the skillet to the preheated 425°F oven and bake uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through. The sweet potatoes should be fork-tender and the edges of the hash should be slightly caramelized. If your skillet isn't oven-safe, transfer the mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish before baking.
  • Remove the hash from the oven and immediately sprinkle the grated parmesan and fresh chopped parsley over the top. The residual heat will soften the cheese slightly. I like to give it a gentle stir so the melted cheese coats some of the hash while staying a bit textured on top. Let it rest for 1-2 minutes so the cheese sets slightly.
  • Divide the hash into bowls or plates and serve immediately while warm. The combination of crispy edges, tender sweet potatoes, and savory turkey makes this a satisfying one-pan meal.