Description
A hearty and healthy Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Casserole combining lean ground turkey with sweet potatoes, aromatic spices, and optional cheese, perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
Spices and Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Liquids
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup chicken broth
Optional
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) so it’s ready by the time your casserole is assembled.
- Cook the ground turkey: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook it for 5-6 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon until it’s fully browned and no longer pink. Remove the turkey from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the vegetables and spices: In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté the diced onion, minced garlic, and diced red bell pepper for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in the dried thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to evenly coat the veggies with flavor.
- Cook the sweet potatoes: Add the diced sweet potatoes to the skillet and pour in the chicken broth. Cover the pan and let it simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are tender but not mushy.
- Combine turkey and veggies: Return the cooked ground turkey to the skillet and mix all the ingredients together thoroughly.
- Assemble the casserole: Transfer the turkey and vegetable mixture to a lightly greased 9×9-inch casserole dish. If using, sprinkle the shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese evenly on top.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes until it is bubbly and the cheese is golden brown if added.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the casserole from the oven, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- This casserole is excellent for meal prep and keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- For a dairy-free version, omit the cheese or substitute with a dairy-free alternative.
- Feel free to boost nutrition by adding spinach, kale, or black beans to the casserole before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of casserole
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
