Description
A quick, hearty one-pan dinner loaded with protein and veggies, this ground beef and sweet potato skillet is perfect for busy weeknights. It’s a healthy recipe packed with sweet potatoes, lean beef, tomatoes, and greens—all cooked in one pan for an easy dinner idea.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes canned or fresh
- 2 cups spinach or kale chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika or chili powder optional
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until soft.
- Step 2: Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add ground beef and break it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and fully cooked, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Step 4: Add diced sweet potatoes and stir to combine. Let cook for 5 minutes to begin softening.
- Step 5: Pour in diced tomatoes. Cover the skillet and reduce heat. Simmer for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
- Step 6: Add spinach or kale and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Step 7: Season with salt, pepper, and paprika or chili powder if using. Stir well and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Step 8: Serve warm, optionally over rice, quinoa, or with a fried egg on top.
Notes
Use lean ground beef for a lighter version of this dish. Add shredded cheese after cooking for a creamy topping. This dish freezes well—perfect for batch cooking or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 510 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: easy dinner, one-pan meal, healthy recipe, gluten-free, sweet potato recipe, ground beef skillet, meal prep, quick weeknight dinner