Chipotle Turkey & Sweet Potato Mash Meal Prep Bowl
Chipotle ground turkey over roasted sweet potato mash with garlic green beans.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 40 min
- Total
- 1 hr
- Makes
- 4 bowls
Mashed sweet potato reheats much better than rice, which can dry out, and it pairs well with smoky chipotle. Roasting the sweet potatoes whole instead of boiling them concentrates their flavor.
Why this recipe works
Roasted sweet potatoes are sweeter and less watery than boiled ones, so the mash stays thick after reheating. A little tomato keeps the turkey moist for days.
Ingredient notes
Cool meal prep containers uncovered for no more than an hour before refrigerating to keep condensation down while staying within safe cooling times.
Common mistakes
- Sealing containers while very hot, which causes sogginess.
- Boiling sweet potatoes, which makes a watery mash.
What to serve with it
Greek yogurt or avocado on top when serving.
Meal prep
Designed for 4 days in the fridge. Freeze turkey and mash (without beans) up to 3 months.
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Cooking tips
Roast extra sweet potatoes; they freeze well mashed. Slightly undercook the green beans so they don't go soft in the fridge.
Swaps and variations
Use ground beef (cook to 160°F / 71°C). Use regular potatoes for the mash.
Storing and reheating
Refrigerate within 2 hours for up to 4 days. Reheat until steaming (165°F / 74°C).
Recipe
Chipotle Turkey & Sweet Potato Mash Meal Prep Bowl
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 40 min
- Total
- 1 hr
- Makes
- 4 bowls
Ingredients
You’ll need: rimmed sheet pan; large skillet; small pot; potato masher; 4 meal prep containers; instant-read thermometer
Method
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Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Prick the sweet potatoes and roast on a lined sheet pan 40 to 50 minutes, until very soft. Scoop out the flesh and mash with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon olive oil.
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Heat the neutral oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the onion 5 minutes.
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Add the turkey and cook 6 to 7 minutes, breaking it up, until browned and 165°F (74°C).
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Add the chipotle, adobo, cumin, salt and crushed tomatoes and simmer 5 minutes.
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Boil the green beans 4 minutes, drain, then toss in a pan with the sliced garlic and a little oil for 1 minute.
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Divide the mash among 4 containers, top with turkey and green beans and cool before sealing.
Questions
Can I freeze this?
Yes, without the green beans, for up to 3 months.
Is it spicy?
Mildly smoky; add more chipotle for heat.
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