Description
Experience a burst of flavors with this Southwest Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet. This one-pan wonder combines hearty ground beef, sweet roasted sweet potatoes, and colorful bell peppers, all seasoned with aromatic spices for a satisfying meal. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, making it a go-to recipe for flavor-loving families.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Peel and dice sweet potatoes; chop onion and bell peppers; mince garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add sweet potatoes and sauté for about 5 minutes until they start to soften.
- Add onion, bell peppers, and garlic; cook for an additional 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Push veggies aside, add ground beef to the center of the skillet. Break apart with a spatula and cook for 6-8 minutes until browned.
- Season with salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika while beef is cooking.
- Stir everything together once beef is cooked through; let it cook for an additional 5 minutes for flavors to meld.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg