Description
Southwest Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet is a vibrant one-pan meal that brings together savory ground beef, tender sweet potatoes, and colorful vegetables for a hearty dish. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe highlights bold spices and satisfying textures that are sure to please even the pickiest eaters. Whip up this delicious skillet in under 40 minutes and enjoy comfort food at its finest!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb), diced
- 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Peel and dice sweet potatoes into bite-sized cubes. Chop bell pepper and onion; mince garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté sweet potatoes for about 5 minutes, then add onion and bell pepper. Cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Push veggies to one side of the skillet. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in garlic, cumin, paprika, and chili powder; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Mix everything together; add broth or water if desired for moisture. Simmer for about 5 more minutes.
- Serve hot, garnishing with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 80mg