Description
Southwestern Ground Beef Sweet Potato Skillet is a vibrant one-pan dish that perfectly marries the earthy sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with hearty ground beef and zesty southwestern spices. Ideal for busy weeknights, this flavorful skillet meal is not only easy to prepare but also offers a delightful mix of textures and colors that will satisfy your cravings and impress your family. With minimal cleanup required, it’s a hassle-free dinner option that makes every bite a joyous experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb), diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (red and green), diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by washing, peeling, and dicing the sweet potatoes into uniform cubes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onions and bell peppers for 3-4 minutes until soft.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart while cooking until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper; cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Incorporate diced sweet potatoes and add enough water to just cover them slightly.
- Cover the skillet and simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes until sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 280g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg