Easy Fall Dinner Ideas | Turkey and Veggies Stuffed Sweet Potato
Tasty, Healthy, and Cozy Fall Dinner Ideas – This Stuffed Sweet Potato with Turkey and Veggies is a wholesome, satisfying, and healthy dinner idea for a cozy Autumnal Dinner!
These stuffed sweet potatoes with ground turkey and veggies make a delightful, delicious and nutritious dish with a great balance of sweet and savory flavors.
Why you’ll love this Stuffed Sweet Potato?
It’s an easy dinner: All you need to do is wash the potatoes, bake and fill them with whatever ingredients you have on hand; meat, veggies, and cheese.
It’s a comforting nostalgic meal: Warm baked potatoes with both sweet and savory flavors evoke feelings of comfort, joy, and satisfaction. I’m sure that many of you have plenty joyful childhood memories linked to baked potatoes and family gatherings. During chilly Autumn nights, my mother used to fill baked potatoes with butter, seasoned ground beef, and cheese. For her it meant an easy dinner solution when she was tired, but for us, it meant the world; those stuffed baked potatoes had a magical way of filling our hearts with warmth, comfort, and joy.
It’s healthy: The star ingredient, the sweet potatoes are high in fiber, low in calories and rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. You can use lean meat to keep the recipe on the healthy side and for a complete and wholesome dish, you can add a good source of healthy fats like sliced avocado or a drizzle of olive oil.
this Stuffed Sweet Potato recipe is flavorful: The natural sweetness from the potato pair perfectly with the savory meat and veggies resulting in a flavorful, filling and cozy dish.
What ingredients do I need for this rall dinner idea?
1 pound ground turkey
3 small sweet potatoes
1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon olive oil
1 small onion (minced)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
4 ounces mushrooms (diced)
¾ cup frozen peas and carrots
1 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon flour; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon thyme (freshly chopped leaves)
How to make this Stuffed Sweet Potato recipe?
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Wash the sweet potatoes and pat them to dry, then piece all over using a fork. Bake them for about 50 to 55 minutes until fork tender.
Cook the ground turkey with a teaspoon of salt in a large non-stick pan over medium high heat for about 5 minutes (break up the meat while cooking).
Lower the heat, push the ground turkey to the side and add the oil, onion, garlic, and tomato paste. Let them cook for about 5 minutes before mixing.
Add the peas, carrots, mushrooms, Worcestershire sauce, thyme and mix well to combine.
Mix the beef broth with flour in a small bowl before adding to the pan. Cover the pan and let it simmer on low for about 5 minutes until it reduces and the flavors blend together.
Once the potatoes are done cooking, slice them open and fill them with enough turkey mixture. Enjoy your Stuffed Sweet Potato while hot!
Helpful Tips and Variations:
Which sweet potato to use? You can either use Japanese sweet potatoes or orange fleshed sweet potatoes
Can I replace the sweet potato? Instead of sweet potato, you can use regular potatoes like Yukon Gold or Russet.
How can I replace the ground turkey? Use ground chicken or beef.
How can I replace mushrooms? You can use spinach, kale, chopped broccoli, green beans or cauliflower. You can also add corn for a hint of sweetness and color.
What can I use instead of thyme? If you don’t like thyme, you can use rosemary, basil, or oregano.
Can I add cheese? You can either mix cheese with filling or add it on top. You can use cheddar, mozzarella, feta, or Monterey Jack.
How can I store these Stuffed Sweet Potato?. Wrap each potato with plastic wrap then store in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
How can I serve these Turkey Stuffed Sweet Potatoes?
You can serve these stuffed sweet potatoes a side dish or a main dish, since it’s very filling and satisfying. You can serve them garnished with cheese, fresh chives, parsley or drizzles of sour cream or olive oil. Serve alongside condiments, such as hot sauce, salsa, or pico de gallo. If you’re serving at a gathering, you can serve on a large platter and experiment with different topping; it would make a great looking dish and you would provide a variety of choices for your guests.
These stuffed baked potatoes are greatly delicious and they make a delightful meal for a cozy family dinner, especially on chilly days.
Easy Fall Dinner Ideas | Turkey and Veggies Stuffed Sweet Potato
Ingredients
- 4 small sweet potatoes
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 small onion minced
- ½ cup minced celery
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 4 ounces mushrooms diced
- ¾ cup frozen peas and carrots
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon thyme freshly chopped leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Wash the sweet potatoes and pat them to dry, then piece all over using a fork. Bake them for about 50 to 55 minutes until fork tender.
- Cook the ground turkey with a teaspoon of salt in a large non-stick pan over medium high heat for about 5 minutes (break up the meat while cooking).
- Lower the heat, push the ground turkey to the side and add the oil, onion, celery, garlic, and tomato paste. Let them cook for about 5 minutes before mixing.
- Add the peas, carrots, mushrooms, Worcestershire sauce, thyme and mix well to combine.
- Mix the beef broth with flour in a small bowl before adding to the pan. Cover the pan and let it simmer on low for about 5 minutes until it reduces and the flavors blend together.
- Once the potatoes are done cooking, slice them open and fill them with enough turkey mixture. Enjoy while hot!
