Mexican-Spiced Ground Turkey and Sweet Potato Skillet
A comforting, batch-prep friendly skillet made with ground turkey, tender sweet potatoes, and black beans in a savory tomato sauce. Warmly seasoned and naturally free of gluten, dairy, soy, eggs, and zucchini.
Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min
Makes
6 servings
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Made by Marie + Lila
Marie created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
Notice: focus + energy later
Setup
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Choose your servings, gather what you need, then cook along below.
Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet
Time saver
Batch Storage: Divide into 6 glass meal prep containers once completely cooled. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freeze individual portions for up to 3 months.
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Heat oil in a large deep skillet…
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Heat oil in a large deep skillet…
Heat oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat at 350°F (175°C) for 2 minutes.
Allow: 2 minutes
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Add the ground turkey and cook for…
Add the ground turkey and cook for 7 to 8 minutes, breaking it into small crumbles with a wooden spoon, until browned and no longer pink.
Look for: browned and no longer pink
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Add the diced sweet potato
Add the diced sweet potato, red bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, and salt to the skillet.
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Stir continuously for 2 minutes until the…
Stir continuously for 2 minutes until the spices are fragrant and thoroughly combined with the turkey.
Look for: the spices are fragrant and thoroughly combined with the turkey
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Pour in the tomato sauce and drained…
Pour in the tomato sauce and drained black beans, stirring well to combine all ingredients.
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Cover the skillet with a lid
Cover the skillet with a lid, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer gently for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the sweet potato cubes are fork-tender.
Look for: the sweet potato cubes are fork-tender
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Remove the lid and let the dish…
Remove the lid and let the dish simmer uncovered for an additional 2 to 3 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken slightly.
Allow: 2 to 3 minutes
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Stir in the lime juice
Stir in the lime juice, garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, and serve immediately, or allow to cool before portioning into meal prep containers.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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