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A quick, gluten-free one-pan meal combining lean ground turkey, sweet potatoes, and veggies, topped with melted mozzarella cheese, ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound free-range extra-lean ground turkey (or swap with grass-fed ground beef)
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • ½ cup diced onions
  • ½ cup diced yellow pepper
  • 1½ cups diced sweet potato
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • A pinch of red chili flakes (optional)
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the ground turkey and minced garlic. Break up the turkey with a wooden spoon and cook for about 5 minutes until mostly cooked through.
  3. Add diced onions and yellow peppers; cook until onions soften and are translucent.
  4. Stir in diced sweet potatoes, red chili flakes (optional), salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
  5. Cover the skillet, reduce heat to medium, and cook until sweet potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally. Add a splash of water or oil if the pan gets dry.
  6. Preheat the oven to 400°F while the sweet potatoes cook.
  7. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over the skillet.
  8. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until the cheese is bubbly and melted.
  9. Remove from oven and garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

Can substitute ground beef, pork, chicken, or plant-based alternatives for the turkey., To speed sweet potato cooking, dice smaller, cover skillet, or microwave 2–3 minutes before adding., Optional cheese variations include Pepper Jack, sharp cheddar, or omit for Whole30/Paleo or dairy-free., Add extra vegetables like kale, spinach, mushrooms, or broccoli as desired., Use spices like cumin, paprika, curry powder, Italian seasoning, or hot sauce for flavor variations., Can make one-pan oven method by browning ingredients on stovetop and finishing in oven., Store leftovers in airtight containers up to 4 days refrigerated or 2–3 months frozen.

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