Description
Ground beef and sweet potatoes create a delightful one-skillet meal that’s both comforting and nutritious. This recipe blends the savory richness of lean ground beef with the natural sweetness of tender sweet potatoes, resulting in a satisfying dish perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. With easy preparation and minimal cleanup, this hearty meal is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb), cubed
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat; add olive oil to coat the bottom.
- Saut? diced onion and bell pepper for about 5 minutes until softened; add minced garlic and saut? for an additional minute.
- Increase heat slightly, add ground beef, and cook until browned (6-8 minutes), breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
- Add cubed sweet potatoes, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper; stir well to combine. Cook for about 10 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Reduce heat to low; cover with a lid and let steam for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg