Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Hash (Paleo, Whole30)

Sweet potato hash with ground turkey and kale in a large skillet with a large wooden spoon.

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Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Hash (Paleo, Whole30)

This Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Hash is a healthy, filling way to start your day! Savory seasoned ground turkey and tender vegetables are cooked together, then topped with eggs (if you want) for an easy one-pan meal. And it's gluten-free, dairy-free, Paleo and Whole30 friendly.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 325kcal

Author: Don Baiocchi

Ingredients

1½ teaspoons + ½ teaspoon fine sea salt divided
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon avocado oil
1 pound ground turkey (white or dark meat, if options are available)
1½ pounds sweet potatoes peeled, trimmed and diced
½ large onion white, yellow or red, peeled and diced
4 cups chopped curly kale leaves (from about 4 large leaves)
optional: 4 eggs, cooked to your liking

Instructions

In a small bowl, mix together the 1½ teaspoons salt, rosemary, black pepper, mustard, paprika and onion powder.
Add the oil to the skillet and place over medium heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the turkey to the pan and use a spatula to break it up as it cooks. When the turkey is almost cooked all the way through (barely any pink is visible), stir in half the spice mixture, coating the meat evenly. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the turkey to a medium bowl.
The turkey might leave behind 2-3 tablespoons of flavored fat/liquid. If not and the pan looks dry, add 1 more tablespoon oil and about ¼ cup warm water. Add the diced sweet potatoes and ½ teaspoon salt, stir everything together, spread out into an even layer and cover. Cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to become tender, about 5 minutes.
Uncover, stir in the diced onion, then add the kale on top and cover again. Let cook until the kale is tender and slightly wilted, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the remaining half of the spice mixture, then stir in the ground turkey until everything is combined. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Remove from the heat and serve with eggs, if using.

Notes

Nutrition note: The nutritional info does not include eggs.

Substitutions

You can use ground chicken, pork, lean beef (90-93%) or bison in place of the ground turkey.

You can use white sweet potatoes or yellow or red potatoes in place of the sweet potatoes.

You can use lacinato (dinosaur) kale, spinach or Swiss chard in place of the curly kale.

You can add other vegetables with the onions, such as zucchini or bell peppers.

You can add 4 strips of bacon (cooked and chopped or crumbled) to the finished hash.

If you want a spicier dish, add ground cayenne or red pepper flakes to the spice mixture.

Make ahead

You can store the hash (without eggs) in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat.

Freezer info

The hash (without eggs) can be stored in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat.

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