Description
Southwest Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet is a vibrant one-pan meal that combines savory lean ground beef with sweet, caramelized sweet potatoes and colorful vegetables. This dish is not only quick to prepare but also delivers a fiesta of flavors that will delight your taste buds. Perfect for busy weeknights, it can be customized to suit your pantry staples, making it both versatile and satisfying. Enjoy a hearty skillet dish that brings warmth and comfort to your dinner table!
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
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by peeling and dicing 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, add the ground beef and cook until browned (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in the chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant. Then add the bell peppers.
- Add the diced sweet potatoes along with cumin and smoked paprika. Season with salt and pepper; stir well to combine.
- Cover the skillet with a lid, reduce heat to low, and let simmer for about 15 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Serve warm in bowls or on plates, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg