One-Pan Spiced Turkey and Sweet Potato Hash

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-09 · Updated 2026-04-09

Hearty hash with ground turkey and sweet potatoes, spiced with paprika and cumin for a satisfying weeknight meal. This american-inspired whole30 ready in about 30 minutes pairs ground turkey, sweet potatoes, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 2 medium, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 cups) sweet potatoes
• 1, diced onion
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 tbsp avocado oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 cups diced sweet potatoes and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften.
2. Step 2: Add 1 diced onion and 2 minced garlic cloves, and cook for 3 minutes until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb ground turkey, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
4. Step 4: Stir in 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/4 tsp cayenne, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook for 2 more minutes, then remove from heat.