Name: Sweet Potato Turkey Black Bean Bake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 5 cups); 1 tablespoon olive oil; Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste; 1 lb ground turkey (can use ground beef or chicken); 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeds removed, and diced; 1/2 yellow onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (15 oz) can fire-roasted tomatoes, with juices; 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained; 3 tablespoons taco seasoning; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese; Cilantro, for topping; Sliced green onions, for topping; Sliced avocado or guacamole, for topping; Jalapeño ranch, for topping

Description

This Sweet Potato Turkey Black Bean Bake is an easy, protein-packed dinner made with roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned ground turkey, black beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, and melty cheese. It’s a healthy, filling one-pan meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep.

Ingredients

2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 5 cups)
1 tablespoon olive oil
Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
1 lb ground turkey (can use ground beef or chicken)
1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeds removed, and diced
1/2 yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15 oz) can fire-roasted tomatoes, with juices
1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
3 tablespoons taco seasoning
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
Cilantro, for topping
Sliced green onions, for topping
Sliced avocado or guacamole, for topping
Jalapeño ranch, for topping

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Place the sweet potatoes in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread in an even layer, allowing some potatoes to overlap slightly. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, tossing once halfway through, until tender.
Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey, onion, and bell pepper. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat, until the turkey is cooked through and the vegetables are softened.
Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the fire-roasted tomatoes, black beans, and taco seasoning. Stir to combine and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the cilantro.
Spoon the turkey and bean mixture evenly over the roasted sweet potatoes in the baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese.
Bake for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
Top with cilantro, avocado, and jalapeño ranch. Serve warm.

Notes

You can substitute ground beef or ground chicken for the ground turkey.
Top with cilantro, green onions, avocado or guacamole, and jalapeño ranch before serving.
This bake is suitable for meal prep and makes an easy weeknight dinner.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Main Course, Casserole
Method: Bake, Stove Top
Cuisine: American