Description
Southwest Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet is a vibrant and flavorful one-pan meal that brings together savory lean ground beef, sweet caramelized sweet potatoes, and a colorful medley of vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish takes just 35 minutes to prepare, ensuring you don’t have to sacrifice taste for convenience. It’s easily customizable to suit your preferences or whatever ingredients you have on hand, making it a versatile addition to your dinner rotation. With its hearty ingredients and satisfying flavors, this skillet meal offers a delightful experience that will leave everyone at the table asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (mix of red and yellow)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into small cubes. Chop the bell peppers, onion, and garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, brown the ground beef for about 5 minutes.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in bell peppers.
- Incorporate diced sweet potatoes along with cumin and smoked paprika; season with salt and pepper.
- Cover the skillet with a lid, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Serve warm in bowls or plates garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg