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Easy Turkey Sweet Potato Hash

Published: Oct 30, 2022 by Claire · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 4 Comments

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Equally perfect for breakfast or as an easy weeknight dinner, this turkey sweet potato hash is full of flavor, healthy and only takes about 30 minutes to come together in your skillet!

turkey sweet potato hash on a white platter on a grey striped cloth.

While we tend to think of turkey as only being for Thanksgiving and the holidays, and traditionally as a roasted turkey with all the trimmings, there are so many more ways to enjoy this tasty ingredient! As well as this fun recipe, I think you will love my herb turkey rissoles and my turkey cranberry cream cheese sandwich - both easy and healthy too!

This ground turkey sweet potato hash is such an easy skillet recipe, and so versatile too. Enjoy for a weekend breakfast or brunch, or for a quick weeknight meal for all the family.

Jump to:
  • ⭐ Why this recipe is so good
  • 🦃 Ingredients
  • 📖 Swaps and variations
  • 🔪 Step by step instructions
  • 💭 Recipe tips and notes
  • 📋 Frequently asked questions
  • 🍽 How to serve turkey hash
  • 🥣 More tasty turkey recipes
  • 📖 Recipe
  • 💬 Comments

⭐ Why this recipe is so good

The tasty way to enjoy leftover turkey. We all have some packets of turkey in the fridge or freezer around the holidays, so this is the perfect way to use up your leftover turkey from Thanksgiving!

Simple skillet recipe. No need to turn on the oven, simply get your skillet (or cast iron skillet) out the kitchen cupboards.

Gluten free recipe. Suitable for that dietary requirement, as well as being low histamine if you use fresh mozzarella (or leave out).

🦃 Ingredients

individually labelled ingredients to make turkey sweet potato hash including ground turkey, bell pepper and shredded mozzarella.

All the ingredients and their quantities are set out in the recipe card below.

Some notes on a few of them:

  • Ground turkey - you can either use ready-done ground turkey or this tutorial on grinding your own meat is very helpful. My UK readers will likely find it easier to get turkey mince from the store, if it works for them.
  • Paprika - I use sweet paprika, but you can also use 'regular' paprika if it works for you. If using the latter you may wish to reduce the quantity a little.
  • Garlic - I suggest using fresh garlic cloves, but you can use garlic powder in a pinch.

📖 Swaps and variations

Swap sweet paprika for hot paprika. If it works for you (likely not my low histamine readers), you can use a pinch of hot paprika.

Swap chicken stock for water. Personally I find that using chicken stock brings even more flavor, but water can be used too.

Leave out the shredded mozzarella. If you are dairy free, then simply leave out the cheese or use an vegan alternative you like.

🔪 Step by step instructions

Making this turkey sweet potato hash is very simple, and all you need is your skillet and a wooden spoon!

Full instructions are in the recipe card below, with these images here to guide you.

diced sweet potato, bell pepper and onion on a wooden board labelled number one.
onion and garlic in a black skillet labelled number two.

Step 1

Dice the vegetables. Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into small pieces, and then dice the onion and bell peppers (image 1).

Step 2

Fry onion and garlic. Heat olive oil in your skillet and fry the onion and garlic for a couple of minutes (image 2).

ground turkey in a black skillet with a wooden spoon labelled number three.
turkey sweet potato hash in a black skillet labelled number four.

Step 3

Brown the ground turkey. Tip in the ground turkey (or mince) and separate it into small pieces with a spoon or spatula. Sprinkle in the herbs and spices, salt and black pepper. Cook for 10 minutes, or until the turkey has mostly cooked through (image 3). Stir occasionally.

Step 4

Cook the vegetables. Pour in the chicken stock, add the bell pepper and sweet potatoes to the turkey mixture and then place a lid over the skillet. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the sweet potatoes aren't fork tender, give them a few more minutes with the lid on (image 4).

If using (optional) kale or greens, tear into small pieces and add to the skillet. Keep the lid off the skillet and cook the hash for a further couple of minutes to heat the greens through and allow any excess liquid to cook off.

Take the skillet off the heat and scatter over the shredded mozzarella. Garnish with cilantro or parsley and serve immediately.

💭 Recipe tips and notes

  • Dice the sweet potatoes fairly small so they have a shorter cook time.
  • Love spice? Add extra if you like!
  • Be sure to cover the hash after you have added the vegetables as this will help make sure they cook through.
  • The turkey should be white or brown meat throughout after being cooked, with no pink meat.
  • Minced turkey, often used in the UK, can also be used in place of ground turkey.
  • My low histamine readers may wish to use fresh mozzarella rather than shredded.

📋 Frequently asked questions

Can I use turkey mince in this recipe?

Yes, you can use either ground turkey or turkey mince. The latter is more available in the UK. Simply break it up with a wooden spoon in the same way as it cooks.

Can I make this turkey sweet potato hash more spicy?

Of course! Simply add more spices to the skillet!

What other vegetables can I add to this turkey hash?

You can add diced carrot, broccoli or some kale too. Make sure the vegetables are diced fairly small to ensure they cook through.

🍽 How to serve turkey hash

Serve this turkey sweet potato hash on its own as a simple breakfast idea, or add some sides for even more flavor:

  • Can't resist more potatoes? You may like to serve this hash with my roasted zucchini and potatoes or simple fried potatoes.
  • If eggs work for you, then add a fried egg or scrambled egg to the side.
  • A slice of toast is always good!
  • Extra veggies such as my maple roasted asparagus and Brussels sprouts or my spiced fried cabbage.
turkey sweet potato hash in a black skillet garnished with cilantro.

🥣 More tasty turkey recipes

Find so many delicious lunch and dinner options on my turkey recipes page, including my spicy turkey stew and my turkey stuffed sweet potatoes. More recent recipes to enjoy:

  • turkey burger in a bun with lettuce, onion and carrot on brown paper with a toothpick in it.
    Air Fryer Turkey Burgers
  • turkey cranberry cream cheese sandwich on a wooden board next to an apple with a jar of cranberry sauce in the background.
    Turkey Cranberry Cream Cheese Sandwich
  • turkey stuffed sweet potato on a white plate next to arugula with a jar of tahini in the background.
    Turkey Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
  • turkey rissoles on parchment paper on a wooden board next to garlic cloves and fresh herbs.
    Easy Turkey Rissoles

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📖 Recipe

turkey sweet potato hash on a white platter on a grey striped cloth.

Easy Turkey Sweet Potato Hash

Claire
Equally perfect for breakfast or an easy weeknight dinner, this turkey sweet potato hash is full of flavor, healthy and only takes about 30 minutes to come together in your skillet!
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner
Cuisine American, British
Servings 3 servings
Calories 456 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground turkey or turkey mince
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled, diced
  • ½ red bell pepper sliced
  • ½ yellow bell pepper sliced
  • ½ cup kale shredded, optional
  • 1.5 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ onion diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced or finely diced
  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ cup chicken stock
  • ¼ cup shredded mozzarella more to preference, optional
  • pinch salt
  • pinch black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro or parsley

Instructions
 

  • Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into small pieces, slice the bell peppers and dice the onion.
  • Fry the onion and garlic in olive oil for 2-3 minutes in your skillet.
  • Tip in the ground turkey (or mince) and separate it into small pieces with a spoon or spatula. Sprinkle in the herbs and spices, salt and black pepper. Cook for 10 minutes, or until the turkey has mostly cooked through. Stir occasionally.
  • Pour in the chicken stock, add the bell pepper and sweet potatoes to the turkey mixture and then place a lid over the skillet. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the sweet potatoes aren't fork tender, give them a few more minutes with the lid on.
  • If using (optional) kale or greens, tear into small pieces and add to the skillet. Keep the lid off the skillet and cook the hash for a further couple of minutes to heat the greens through and allow any excess liquid to cook off.
  • Scatter over the shredded mozzarella (if using), cilantro or parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Dice the sweet potatoes fairly small so they have a shorter cook time.
  • Love spice? Add extra if you like!
  • Be sure to cover the hash after you have added the vegetables as this will help ensure they cook through.
  • The turkey should be white or brown meat throughout after being cooked, with no pink meat.
  • Minced turkey, often used in the UK, can also be used in place of ground turkey.
  • My low histamine readers may wish to use fresh mozzarella rather than shredded.
  • Please note that nutritional information is offered as a courtesy. It is auto-generated and should be understood to be an estimate.
 
Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance
All ingredients score 0 on the SIGHI list, with the exception of:
  • garlic, which scores 1.
  • chicken stock will depend upon ingredients used.
  • black pepper, which scores 2.
  • cilantro (coriander) has a ? as a liberator.
  • mozzarella - you may wish to use fresh mozzarella rather than shredded.

Nutrition

Calories: 456kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 44gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 99mgSodium: 337mgPotassium: 1155mgFiber: 6gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 22549IUVitamin C: 68mgCalcium: 163mgIron: 3mg
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Comments

  1. Tina says

    January 12, 2025 at 11:05 pm

    5 stars
    Simple and tasty recipe!

    Reply
    • Claire says

      January 13, 2025 at 7:55 am

      Thanks for taking the time to comment and glad you enjoyed the recipe!

      Reply
  2. Jo says

    October 03, 2023 at 6:56 am

    Hi can this recipe left overs be frozen? I am struggling to find low histamine work-lunch ideas! (Dairy and wheat free). Frozen leftovers seems an option?

    Reply
    • Claire says

      October 03, 2023 at 7:33 am

      If you are going to freeze it, then I would do so quickly after it has cooled, and perhaps not add the cheese (if using). There is some info from SIGHI about freezing food here (and have a look at their site more broadly for more resources): https://www.mastzellaktivierung.info/de/therapie_kuechentipps.html

      Reply

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Hi, I’m Claire. After a diagnosis of MCAS I began to follow a low histamine diet, which has helped me manage my symptoms. Here I hope to show that a restrictive diet can still be full of flavourful meals, and help you enjoy being creative in the kitchen.

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