Description
Ground beef and sweet potatoes unite in this comforting dish, delivering rich flavors and satisfying textures in every bite. This quick recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, combining savory ground beef with the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes. Topped with fresh cilantro and a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt, it’s a meal that warms both the heart and the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb), peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a bowl, toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper until coated. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- While the sweet potatoes are roasting, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
- Add ground beef to the skillet; cook until browned, seasoning with salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika.
- Once sweet potatoes are done roasting, combine them with the ground beef mixture in the skillet and stir well.
- Serve topped with fresh cilantro and a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking and Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg