Description
Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet is a wholesome, one-pan meal that perfectly balances the savory richness of seasoned beef with the natural sweetness of tender sweet potatoes. It is an easy, nutritious, and hearty dinner solution for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Begin by dicing the sweet potatoes, chopping the onion, mincing the garlic, and dicing the bell pepper.
- Heat Oil: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add the chopped onion and bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté until they are soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Cook Sweet Potatoes: Stir in the diced sweet potatoes and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add Garlic: Incorporate the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add Ground Beef: Push the veggies to one side of the skillet. Add the ground beef to the empty side, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Season the Mixture: Sprinkle paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper over the beef and veggies, mixing everything together until well combined.
- Check Sweet Potatoes: If the sweet potatoes are not tender, cover the skillet and let them cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Garnish: Once everything is cooked to your liking, remove the skillet from heat and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro or parsley if desired.
- Serve and Enjoy: Your Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet is ready to be enjoyed!
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat thoroughly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: ground beef, sweet potato, skillet, one-pan, dinner, healthy, weeknight meal