Meal Prep Skinny Taco Bake
This Meal Prep Skinny Taco Bake is a delicious and healthier take on a taco dinner filled with ground turkey, sweet potatoes and bell peppers.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Course: Casserole
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 453kcal
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 large sweet potato, diced
- 1 lb ground turkey or chicken (can also use ground beef)
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 each red, green and yellow pepper, diced
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
- 2 beefsteak tomatoes, diced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- Tortilla chips for serving (optional)
Preheat oven to 400 F. Toss sweet potato with 1 tbsp olive oil in an 8x11 or 9x13 baking dish then season with salt & pepper. Bake for 15-20 minutes until sweet potato is fork tender.
Meanwhile, heat remaining tbsp olive oil over med-high heat in a large skillet. Add ground turkey, onions and garlic, breaking up meat with a slotted spoon, then add chili powder, cumin, paprika and salt. Mix to combine well and cook for 5-6 minutes until meat starts to brown.
Remove sweet potatoes from oven and add in turkey mixture along with bell peppers. Top with cheddar cheese then bake for 10 minutes until cheese is fully melted.
Top with tomatoes, green onion and cilantro then serve and enjoy!
Top your taco bake with sour cream, green chilis, pickled jalapeno, avocado slices or fresh guac.
Swap out the sweet potatoes for regular potatoes, yams or butternut squash.
Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or in the oven at 350° F.
Freeze this taco bake for 2-3 months. Defrost in the fridge overnight then reheat as normal.
Calories: 453kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 566mg | Potassium: 840mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 9450IU | Vitamin C: 339.9mg | Calcium: 320mg | Iron: 3.1mg