Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet
Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet is a comforting, one-pan dinner that effortlessly combines savory ground beef with sweet, tender sweet potatoes. Enhanced with vibrant bell peppers and aromatic spices, this dish delivers both nutrition and flavor in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights. Perfect for families or gatherings, it’s sure to become a favorite at your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced (about 2 cups)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (any color)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Peel and dice the sweet potatoes, chop the onion, mince the garlic, and slice the bell peppers.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until soft and translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Add ground beef along with salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika. Cook until browned (about 5 minutes), breaking up any clumps.
- Stir in diced sweet potatoes and mix well to coat them in flavors.
- After 5 minutes of cooking, add minced garlic and sliced bell peppers. Cook until sweet potatoes are fork-tender (approximately 8 more minutes).
- Serve hot from the skillet or plate up with fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg