Description
Hearty ground beef and sweet potatoes skillet delivers comfort with robust southwestern flavors. Spicy seasonings and simple ingredients create a quick one-pan meal perfect for hungry families seeking satisfying nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef (preferably lean)
Vegetables:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into small cubes
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 bell peppers (any color), diced
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced (or one 14.5-ounce/411 grams can of diced tomatoes, drained)
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 lime, cut into wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet at medium-high temperature, preparing the foundation for a robust one-pan meal.
- Sauté aromatic onions and minced garlic until they release their fragrant essence and become translucent, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Introduce ground beef to the skillet, methodically crumbling the meat with a spatula and allowing it to brown thoroughly, around 5-7 minutes.
- Incorporate vibrant sweet potatoes, colorful bell peppers, and juicy tomatoes into the mixture, then enrich with a blend of cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper for a flavor-packed profile.
- Secure the skillet with a lid, allowing the ingredients to meld and the sweet potatoes to soften, stirring intermittently during the 10-15 minute cooking process.
- Remove the lid for a final 2-3 minutes, enabling any remaining liquid to evaporate and concentrating the dish’s robust flavors.
- Elevate the presentation by scattering freshly chopped cilantro across the surface and offering zesty lime wedges alongside for an optional bright, citrusy accent.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with plant-based crumbles for a vegetarian version that maintains protein and texture.
- Use lean ground beef or turkey to reduce overall fat content while keeping the dish hearty and satisfying.
- Dice sweet potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and prevent some pieces from becoming mushy while others remain undercooked.
- Add a sprinkle of nutritional yeast for extra umami flavor and B-vitamin boost, especially great for vegetarian adaptations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 335 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg