---
title: Cheesy Turkey & Sweet Potato Skillet
servings: 4
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/cheesy-turkey-and-sweet-potato-skillet-68a345f42c7d4b5776f1777e
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 15 minutes
time required: 30 minutes
difficulty: easy
allergens:
  - Milk
tags:
  - Carb Conscious
  - High Protein
  - Fiber Powered
  - Easy Cleanup
  - New Ingredient
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many loved the zesty lime crema and pickled onions, which added a flavorful punch to the dish.
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Quick and easy to make, though some found the cooking time for vegetables longer than stated.
nutrition:
  calories: 600
  protein: 38
  fat: 33
  saturated fat: 11
  carbohydrate: 42
  sugar: 11
  fiber: 6
  cholesterol: 135
  sodium: 1270
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Skillet%20Recipes/cheesy-turkey-sweet-potato-skillet.avif"
---
Wash and dry produce. Peel and dice half of @red onion{2%unit}; thinly slice remaining onion. Zest and quarter @lime{2%unit}. Core, deseed, and dice @bell peper{2%unit}. Dice @sweet potato{2%unit}.

In a #small microwave-safe bowl{}, combine sliced onion, @sugar{1/2%teaspoon}, juice from three @lime{} wedges, and a pinch of @salt{}. Cover with #plastic wrap{} and microwave for ~{30%seconds}. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Heat a drizzle of @cooking oil{} in a #large pan{}. Add @ground turkey{20%ounce} and cook, breaking up meat, until lightly browned, ~{2%minutes}.

Reduce heat to medium. Stir in diced onion, bell peper, sweet potato, @mirepoix paste{2%ounce}, @Fry seasoning{2%tablespoon}, @water{1%cup} (2 cups for 4 servings), a large drizzle of @cooking oil{}, and as much of @chili powder{2%teaspoon} as you like. Cover and cook until these are t and turkey is cooked until ~{5%minutes}. Uncover and cook, stirring a handful, until all but a thin layer of liquid has cooked, ~{4%minutes}.

Meanwhile, in a #small bowl{}, combine @lime{} zest, @sour cream{6%tablespoon}, and a few drops of juice. If necessary, add water by the tablespoon until mixture reaches a drizzling consistency. Season with salt and pepper.

Once most of the liquid in pan has evaporated, reduce heat to low. Top birkey mixture with @moza cheese{1%cup}. Cover and cook until cheese has melted, ~{1%minute}.

Top skillet with lime cream and pickled onion (removing first). Serve family style from the skillet.

Ground frying turkey is fully cooked at internal temperature reaches 165°F.