Description
This vibrant Southwestern Ground Beef Sweet Potato Skillet is a flavorful and hearty one-pan meal that combines tender sweet potatoes with savory ground beef, colorful bell peppers, and zesty spices. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends, this dish not only satisfies your hunger but also brings a festive spirit to your dinner table. Experience a delightful explosion of flavors in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced (about 2 cups)
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (mix of red and yellow)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp paprika
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Peel and dice sweet potatoes into small cubes. Chop onion and bell peppers.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and bell peppers; cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Brown the Beef: Push vegetables aside; add ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart (6-8 minutes).
- Add Spices and Sweet Potatoes: Stir in sweet potatoes, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Steam the Mixture: Pour in half a cup of water or broth to help steam sweet potatoes until tender (about 10 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Serve: Once cooked through, top with fresh cilantro and optional sour cream or Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg