5 Ingredient Turkey and Sweet Potato Skillet
It is definitely turkey season with Thanksgiving around the corner and Christmas following along. While the traditional turkey joint is the thing we mostly think about, there are lots of other ways you can use turkey. I recently spotted turkey mince in the shops for the first time and this recipe uses turkey sausage. So, get creative with that turkey!
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Skillet or frying pan?
We are still fairly new to the world of the skillet, but I can already see the appeal. Having always used a frying pan, it was interesting to try out a skillet for the first time but when the recipe says, it makes sense to use it.
Skillets aren’t as non-stick as a frying pan but if you oil them right, they can be quite non-stick. Plus, in some recipes, that bit of stickiness is part of the recipe. So even if you don’t have a skillet and have a frying pan, it can be worth investing in one for recipes that recommend it – you won’t regret it!
More recipe inspiration
Armed with your skillet, why don’t you try Easy Skillet Cheesy Chicken Cutlets? These are a simple chicken dish with loads of taste. Or you could make Sizzling Skillet Chicken Fajitas for a restaurant-style meal.
What you need to make turkey skillet
- 1 T. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lb. bulk turkey sausage
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into small cubes
- 1 12-oz. bag frozen broccoli florets
- ¾ c. Mozzarella cheese, shredded
Optional:
- Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
How to make the recipe
STEP 1: Take a large skillet and add olive oil, heating over a medium heat. Add the turkey sausage and season then cook, turning regularly until slightly browned, usually 6-8 minutes. Once cooked, break it up into small chucks using the spatula.
STEP 2: Add the sweet potatoes to the skillet and keep cooking until they are soft and slightly crisp on the edges, normally 10-12 minutes
STEP 3: Add the broccoli and season again if required. Stir to combine and cover, cooking for 2-3 minutes
STEP 4: Remove the lid and sprinkle the mozzarella on top. Cover for 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted then serve
Recipe tips
Turkey sausage is a lot like pork sausage, only using different meat. Depending on the manufacturer, there are some spices and flavourings in it. You can also make your own with ground (minced) turkey if you don’t mind getting a bit hands-on. Alternatively, you can try using ground turkey in place of the sausage or even a different type of sausage. It is always good to experiment!
5 Ingredient Turkey and Sweet Potato Skillet
With just 5 ingredients, this simple skillet recipe is a great one for lunch or dinner and you can easily swap turkey sausage for another favourite
Ingredients
- 1 T. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lb. bulk turkey sausage
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into small cubes
- 1 12-oz. bag frozen broccoli florets
- ¾ c. Mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Take a large skillet and add olive oil, heating over a medium heat. Add the turkey sausage and season then cook, turning regularly until slightly browned, usually 6-8 minutes. Once cooked, break it up into small chucks using the spatula.
- Add the sweet potatoes to the skillet and keep cooking until they are soft and slightly crisp on the edges, normally 10-12 minutes
- Add the broccoli and season again if required. Stir to combine and cover, cooking for 2-3 minutes
- Remove the lid and sprinkle the mozzarella on top. Cover for 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted then serve
