Description
Hearty ground beef and sweet potatoes skillet delights with rustic charm, blending savory meat and caramelized root vegetables in one satisfying pan. Home cooks savor this simple, nourishing meal that brings comfort and flavor to weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 poblano pepper (seeded and diced)
Vegetables and Starches:
- 3 cups sweet potatoes (cubed, about 2 medium-sized potatoes)
- 1/2 cup onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup frozen corn
Seasonings and Toppings:
- 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning (or 1 packet store-bought)
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- Cilantro (for serving)
- Avocado (for serving)
- Sour cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high temperature and brown the ground beef, thoroughly breaking it into crumbly pieces.
- Eliminate excess grease from the meat using a colander or paper towels.
- Return beef to the skillet and incorporate diced onions and minced garlic, sautéing until vegetables become translucent and fragrant.
- Introduce cubed sweet potatoes, taco seasoning, and appropriate liquid, stirring to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Reduce heat, cover the skillet, and simmer for approximately 12 minutes, allowing sweet potatoes to soften and absorb flavors.
- Gently fold in frozen corn kernels and diced poblano peppers, continuing to cook for an additional 4-5 minutes until vegetables reach desired tenderness.
- Optional: Sprinkle shredded cheese across the surface, allowing it to melt naturally from the skillet’s residual heat.
- Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro, creamy avocado slices, and a dollop of tangy sour cream before serving immediately.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with plant-based crumbles for a vegetarian version that maintains protein content and satisfying texture.
- Use lean ground beef or turkey to reduce overall fat while keeping the dish hearty and nutritious.
- Consider adding quinoa or brown rice directly into the skillet for extra fiber and to make the meal more filling.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting poblano pepper quantity or using alternative peppers like jalapeños for personalized spice preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 427 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg