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Cozy Turkey Chili Stuffed Sweet Potatoes: Easy 30-Minute Dinner

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Quick and easy turkey chili stuffed sweet potatoes ready in under 30 minutes. A healthy, comforting meal perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for rubbing the skins)
  • Salt and black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 pound ground turkey (93% lean)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for sautéing)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained (fire-roasted preferred)
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • Shredded cheddar cheese (optional topping)
  • Sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional topping)
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional topping)
  • Sliced green onions (optional topping)
  • Diced avocado (optional topping)
  • Lime wedges (optional topping)

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry the sweet potatoes. Prick each one 4-5 times with a fork. Rub skins with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Place on a microwave-safe plate and microwave on high for 5 minutes. Flip and microwave another 4-5 minutes until tender. Set aside to cool slightly.
  2. While potatoes cook, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and cook 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and diced red bell pepper, cook 2 more minutes.
  3. Push vegetables to sides of skillet. Add ground turkey in the center. Cook undisturbed 2-3 minutes, then break into pieces and cook 4-5 minutes until no longer pink.
  4. Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper over turkey mixture. Stir and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in diced tomatoes (with juices), tomato sauce, and drained black beans. Stir to combine. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low. Let bubble gently for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Stir in apple cider vinegar. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  7. Slice each sweet potato open lengthwise without cutting all the way through. Fluff insides with a fork. Spoon turkey chili generously over each potato (about ¾ cup per potato).
  8. Top with shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, green onions, avocado, and lime wedges as desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

For extra-crispy potato skins, after microwaving, place potatoes on a baking sheet and broil 2-3 minutes. The chili can be made a day ahead for deeper flavor. Don’t skip pricking the sweet potatoes to avoid explosions in the microwave.

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Keywords: turkey chili, stuffed sweet potatoes, quick dinner, healthy, 30-minute meal, gluten-free

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