Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet

Ingredients

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• 3 small or 2 large sweet potatoes , peeled and diced (about 3 cups)
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 yellow bell pepper
• 1 cup onion , diced
• ½ cup mozzarella or cheddar cheese, shredded

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• ½ cup water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1.5 tablespoons ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon garlic , minced
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Peel and dice sweet potatoes
2. In a large cast iron skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute and then add ground turkey . Use a wooden spoon to break apart meat and continue cooking approximately 8 minutes until browned.
3. Add cumin, chili powder , salt and pepper. Stir well to incorporate.
4. Add onion and bell pepper , and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add diced sweet potatoes and water . Stir and cover with a lid for approximately 6-8 minutes until the sweet potatoes soften. Add additional water during this process if needed to keep the meat from drying out.
5. Remove lid and add additional salt and black pepper if needed. Top with shredded cheese and allow it to melt. Serve.