Delicious Meal Prep With Sweet Potatoes and Turkey

Looking for a meal that’s both nutritious and bursting with flavor? Try sweet potatoes and turkey! Start by dicing sweet potatoes and cooking them until they’re tender. Then, sauté some sweet onions and poblano peppers for an aromatic boost. Add lean ground turkey, seasoned with cumin and chili powder for that savory kick. This hearty mix, topped with salsa and cheese, makes perfect meal prep for the week. Curious about the full recipe?

Ingredients and Preparation

When it comes to meal prepping, sweet potatoes and turkey are like the dynamic duo of the kitchen, bringing both flavor and nutrition to your table.

Picture yourself dicing two sweet onions, your eyes tearing up as you chase their elusive sweetness. Next, tackle four poblano peppers, their seeds spilling like confetti. Can’t find poblanos? Green bell peppers will do the trick.

Six sweet potatoes, stubbornly clinging to their skins, are your next challenge—cut them into half-inch cubes. Start boiling salted water before chopping to save time.

Soon, you’ll be savoring the blend of flavors you’ve lovingly prepared.

Cooking the Sweet Potatoes

Ah, the sweet potato—a true gem in the kitchen that’s as versatile as it’s delicious.

To get these beauties just right, you’ll want to start by boiling them. Here’s how:

1. Bring water to a boil: Don’t add the sweet potatoes until the water’s rolling like an enthusiastic river.
2. Cook for 10-15 minutes: Stir occasionally. They’re ready when they’re fork-tender, like a warm knife through butter.
3. Drain them well: You’ll want to keep them as dry as a desert.
4. Reserve for later: Set them aside, and they’ll be ready to join the turkey party soon!

Preparing the Ground Turkey

Let’s get that ground turkey sizzling! Start by heating a large pot over medium-high heat. Toss in 4 pounds of 93/7 lean ground turkey.

You mightn’t get that perfect browning, but hey, we’re all about efficiency tonight! Keep stirring to break up clumps—imagine it’s a stress ball after a long day.

If you’re feeling adventurous and your diet allows, substitute with 80/20 ground beef for a richer taste.

Once cooked through, transfer the turkey to a plate. Keep an eye on it; nobody likes dry turkey! Set it aside, and we’ll mix it up soon.

Sautéing the Vegetables

Though tackling a pile of veggies might seem intimidating, it’s one of my favorite parts of meal prep. Imagine the aroma of sweet onions and earthy peppers filling your kitchen!

Here’s a quick guide to sautéing:

1. Heat Oil: Warm some oil in a pan over medium heat.
2. Sauté Onions: Cook diced sweet onions for 3-5 minutes until they’re browned and sweetened.
3. Add Peppers: Toss in poblano peppers, sprinkle with salt, and stir occasionally until they soften.
4. Incorporate Garlic: Add 2 tablespoons of minced garlic last to avoid burning.

A little kitchen dance makes it even more fun!

Assembling and Storing Your Meals

Now that everything’s cooked to perfection, it’s time to bring it all together in a delicious, comforting symphony of flavors.

Imagine the smell as you combine the savory ground turkey, sweet onions, and roasted poblano peppers with those soft, hearty sweet potato cubes.

Add 2 tablespoons of cumin and chili powder, plus salt and pepper to taste, mixing them in a large bowl.

Divide the mixture into 10 meal prep containers, topping each with ¼ cup salsa, 1 cup shredded cheese, and a sprinkle of green onion if you like.

Store these beauties in the fridge for up to five days.