Turkish-Spiced Ground Turkey & Sweet Potato Skillet with Yogurt Drizzle
Ingredients
- 1 poundground turkey
- 1 poundsweet potato
- 1yellow onion
- 3 clovesgarlic
- 2 tablespoonolive oil
- 1 teaspooncumin
- ½ teaspooncoriander
- ½ teaspoonpaprika
- ¾ cupchicken broth
- 1lemon
- ½ cupfresh cilantro
- ½ cupGreek yogurt
- ·salt
- ·black pepper
Prep
- 01
Cut 1 pound sweet potato into 1/2-inch cubes.
- 02
Dice 1 yellow onion.
- 03
Mince 3 cloves garlic.
- 04
Juice 1 lemon.
- 05
Roughly chop 1/2 cup fresh cilantro.
Method
- 01
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook for 4–5 minutes, breaking it apart as it browns, until no pink remains. Season lightly with salt and pepper, then transfer to a plate.
- 02
In the same skillet, add diced onion and cook for 3 minutes until soft. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 03
Add 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon coriander, and 1/2 teaspoon paprika; stir and cook for 1 minute to bloom the spices.
- 04
Add diced sweet potato and 3/4 cup chicken broth. Stir well, scraping the bottom of the skillet. Bring to a simmer.
- 05
Return turkey to the skillet, stir to combine, and simmer uncovered for 8–10 minutes, until sweet potato is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
- 06
Stir in juice from 1 lemon and half the chopped cilantro. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
- 07
Divide among bowls. Top each serving with a dollop of Greek yogurt, remaining cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lemon.
Spice Tips
For deeper warmth, add a pinch of cayenne pepper when blooming the spices. If you prefer earthier notes, swap the coriander for 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger or turmeric. Fresh mint makes a bright substitution for cilantro if that's what you have on hand.