Description
Indulge in the warm, savory flavors of Southwestern Ground Beef Sweet Potato Skillet. This one-pan meal combines tender sweet potatoes with seasoned ground beef and colorful bell peppers, creating a comforting dish perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. Quick to make and nutrient-packed, it’s a crowd-pleaser that delivers deliciousness without hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (mix of red, yellow, and green)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: Sour cream or avocado, fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and bell peppers; sauté until softened.
- Increase heat slightly and add ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in diced sweet potatoes, garlic, cumin, paprika, and chili powder. Cook for about 10 minutes until sweet potatoes begin to soften.
- If needed, add a splash of water or broth to help steam the sweet potatoes. Cover briefly and cook for another 5-7 minutes until everything is tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving. Garnish with optional toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg