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Taco Sweet Potato Hash with Ground Turkey

Published September 25, 2021 Updated May 2, 2023 / by Savanah / 22 Comments
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Eating healthy has never looked better than this delicious Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Hash Recipe! Done in 30 minutes, this grain-free Taco Turkey & Sweet Potato Skillet will be a hit for everyone in your family to enjoy! It's one of our favorite ground turkey recipes because it's so easy and delicious! Definitely, one you'll want to add to your meal plan!

White plate with sweet potato and ground turkey hash.

Cumin is a must-have spice in our house.  I use it in my homemade taco seasoning and am always looking for new ways to do tacos. My Whole30 Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes were the result of craving tacos like mad and being sick of taco salads.

But sometimes I want a simple one-pan meal for easy cleanup & to avoid turning on the oven. Thinking of tweaks led to this easy skillet dinner you'll want to add to your menu plan on a regular basis!

This is an easy sweet potato skillet recipe to make in minutes.  If you prep meals ahead of time, you can easily have your sweet potatoes peeled and diced in advance.  Then, all you have to do is cook according to directions.  A great 30-minute meal is a must for busy moms!

Taco Sweet Potato Hash with Ground Turkey

Ground turkey in a metal plan surrounded by ingredients for a skillet dinner, including yellow bell pepper, onion, garlic, cilantro, a sweet potato,  a measuring cup, a ball of fresh mozzarella, and various spices in little bowls.

Ingredients for Taco Sweet Potato Hash with Ground Turkey

  • Sweet potatoes
  • Ground turkey
  • Yellow bell pepper
  • Onion
  • Mozzarella, shredded (omit for Paleo)
  • Water
  • Cilantro
  • Olive oil
  • Ground cumin
  • Garlic
  • Chili powder
  • Salt
  • Pepper

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Directions for Taco Sweet Potato Hash with Ground Turkey

1. 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.

A cast iron skillet full of browned ground turkey with a wooden spoon; various spices and diced ingredients in the background.

2. Add cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well to incorporate.

Cast iron skillet full of browned ground turkey, showing seasonings added.

3. Add onion and bell pepper, and cook for 3-4 minutes.

Seasoned ground turkey with diced onion and yellow bell pepper in a cast iron skillet.

4. Add diced sweet potato 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.

Sweet potato chunks mixed with onion, bell pepper, and seasoned ground turkey in a cast iron skillet.

5. Remove lid and add additional salt and pepper if needed. Top with shredded mozzarella and allow it to melt. Remove skillet from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Melted mozzarella covering a cast iron skillet full of taco seasoned ground turkey and sweet potatoes.

Not everyone likes cilantro, so you may want to skip that part of this dish and add as a garnish that is optional.  Otherwise, this is a great way to get kids to enjoy a sweet potato hash that is healthy, but full of the taco flavor they love.

Cilantro sprinkled over melted mozzarella covering a cast iron skillet full of taco seasoned ground turkey and sweet potatoes.

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Paleo Sweet Potato Hash is a great grain free meal everyone will love! This easy Paleo meal is a perfect 30 Minute Meal you will love!

Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Hash

Eating healthy has never looked better than this delicious Paleo Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Hash recipe! Done in 30 minutes, this grain-free Taco Turkey & Sweet Potato Skillet will be a hit for everyone in your family to enjoy!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 4
Author Savanah
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Ingredients

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

Instructions

  • 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.
  • Add cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. Stir well to incorporate.
  • Add onion and bell pepper, and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add diced sweet potato 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.
  • Remove lid and add additional salt and pepper if needed. Top with shredded mozzarella and allow it to melt. Remove skillet from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Notes

Omit the mozzarella for Paleo
Course Dinner
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Comments

  1. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome

    July 23, 2017 at 11:10 am

    This looks really good! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner link up!

    Reply
  2. Jenny from jennyisbaking.com

    July 28, 2017 at 2:54 pm

    Hi Savanah,
    This looks and sounds amazing!
    Best,
    Jenny

    Reply
  3. Liz

    July 30, 2017 at 5:25 pm

    This hash looks delicious, I have made a similar one with Thanksgiving flavors. I don’t think you can every have too much cumin, I think it is one of my favorites as well. Thanks for bringing this to FF.

    Reply
  4. Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook

    July 31, 2017 at 1:05 am

    I was just of making the same, but I always end up roasting my sweet potatoes. This looks amazing! Thanks for sharing at Fiesta Friday party!

    Reply
  5. Miz Helen

    July 31, 2017 at 5:19 pm

    This is a great skillet of goodness! Thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with us at Full Plate Thursday. Have a great week and come back to see us real soon!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
  6. Davina Martinez

    October 15, 2017 at 4:28 pm

    Hi I was wondering if anyone has the nutrition information on this dish

    Reply
    • Savanah

      October 17, 2017 at 8:59 am

      Davina,

      I don’t have a set serving size for this, but it normally feeds my four boys and me with a little left over, so I pulled the nutrition at both 4 servings and 6 servings.
      6 servings of Paleo Taco Sweet Potato Hash with Ground Turkey
      4 servings of Paleo Taco Sweet Potato Hash with Ground Turkey

      Reply
  7. Lola

    January 8, 2018 at 6:20 pm

    I just made this, and it is delicious! I had everything but cilantro alread. Thanks for posting something doable & delicious!

    Reply
    • Savanah

      January 8, 2018 at 9:38 pm

      Glad you loved it 🙂 I’m a huge fan of healthy recipes that don’t keep me in the kitchen all day!

      Reply
  8. Brittney S.

    June 27, 2018 at 5:06 pm

    My husband stumled upon this recipe from Google. I was hesitant as I have never tried ground turkey and usually eat pretty clean. Turns out thus is a mean me, my husband (who only eats beef and corn), and my 18 month old love. It is by far one of her favorite meals even as she gets pickier. A staple in our family now and we make it one to two times a month easy!

    Reply
  9. Rebecca Lynn Wardlow

    July 24, 2018 at 8:04 pm

    I love this recipe and have made it at least 5 or 6 times now. I add a poached egg on top…… gives that extra yummy richness to the dish! Everything else is as directed!

    Reply
    • Savanah

      July 28, 2018 at 1:31 pm

      Oh yum! I’ll have to try that next time I make this!

      Reply
  10. Kristi

    December 5, 2018 at 2:38 pm

    Wondering if anybody has ever made this ahead as a freezer meal? Does it reheat well?

    Reply
    • Savanah

      December 15, 2018 at 2:12 pm

      I have not tried making this ahead as a freezer meal, but will need to soon!

      Reply
  11. Paulina

    March 22, 2019 at 11:35 am

    So good.
    Vegetarian style without the ground turkey is also amazing. We threw a sunnyside egg on top and mixed in come cottage cheese- perfection.

    Reply
    • Savanah

      March 24, 2019 at 7:36 pm

      Yum! That sounds amazing!

      Reply
  12. Gina Demma DeBeer

    May 28, 2019 at 7:42 pm

    Just made this dish for my daughter who is home from college for the summer,, She is vey excited to share with her roommates in the fall as it’s an easy recipe to follow and so delicious!

    Reply
  13. Michelle L Qualls

    October 3, 2021 at 7:13 am

    Because of bacteria, you should never use wooden utensils with raw meat.

    Reply
    • Savanah

      October 4, 2021 at 5:44 pm

      All utensils are at risk of harboring bacteria. I use primarily wooden and silicone utensils in my kitchen and make sure to keep everything clean. When using wooden utensils (and cutting boards) it’s important to remember to sand & reseason occasionally too.

      Reply
  14. Christie

    January 3, 2022 at 5:32 pm

    Made this tonight for dinner and both my husband and I agree, it is REALLY bitter. Maybe it was supposed to be teaspoons rather than tablespoons for cumin? We followed the recipe exactly so not sure what went wrong.

    Reply
    • Savanah

      January 3, 2022 at 7:30 pm

      Christie,

      It is 1.5 tablespoons of cumin but some people find cumin to be bitter. Next time you could cut it in half or leave out all the seasonings & use about 2 tablespoons of your favorite taco seasoning instead.

      Reply
  15. Megan

    January 4, 2023 at 9:50 pm

    I just tried this tonight and love it. I did have to put in a lot more salt for my taste. And I used goat cheese instead which gave it a very rich flavor. Overall fantastic.

    Reply

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