Prepare to revolutionize your dinner routine with a mouthwatering twist on two classic comfort foods! Imagine the rich, savory goodness of shepherd's pie nestled inside a perfectly roasted sweet potato - this recipe is about to become your new obsession. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressive weekend meals, these stuffed sweet potatoes combine lean protein, nutritious vegetables, and irresistible flavors that will have your family begging for seconds. Get ready to transform ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary dining experience that's both wholesome and incredibly delicious!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 1 hrs
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash sweet potatoes thoroughly and pat dry.
- Pierce each sweet potato several times with a fork. Place potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 45-50 minutes until tender when pierced with a knife.
- While potatoes are baking, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and no pink remains (about 6-8 minutes).
- Add diced onions to the skillet and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Mix in frozen mixed vegetables, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Pour in chicken broth and simmer for 5-7 minutes until liquid is slightly reduced.
- Once sweet potatoes are cooked, remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Carefully slice each potato lengthwise, creating a pocket.
- Gently fluff the inside of each potato with a fork, creating space for the turkey filling.
- Spoon the turkey and vegetable mixture into each sweet potato, distributing evenly.
- If using cheese, sprinkle shredded cheese on top of each stuffed sweet potato.
- Return stuffed sweet potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until cheese is melted and slightly golden.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Tips
- Choose medium-sized sweet potatoes with smooth, firm skin for the best texture and easiest stuffing.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of smoked paprika or dried rosemary to the turkey mixture.
- Make sure to thoroughly brown the ground turkey to develop deep, rich flavors and prevent any watery filling.
- If you're looking to meal prep, you can cook the sweet potatoes and turkey filling in advance and assemble just before serving.
- For a dairy-free version, skip the cheese or use nutritional yeast for a similar savory flavor.
- Use a fork to gently fluff the sweet potato's interior, creating more space for the delicious turkey filling.
- Let the stuffed sweet potatoes rest for a few minutes after baking to allow the flavors to meld and make serving easier.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 496kcal
Carbohydrates: 57g
Protein: 37g
Fat: 21g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Cholesterol: 100mg
