Description
Southwest Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet is a vibrant one-pan dish that harmonizes savory ground beef with the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes. This hearty meal is not only packed with nutrients but also quick to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. With its colorful ingredients and bold flavors, this skillet dish is sure to impress your guests while being a breeze to clean up!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 cups diced)
- 1 cup bell peppers (chopped, mixed colors)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice sweet potatoes into small cubes. Chop bell peppers, onion, and garlic finely.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned, approximately 5 minutes.
- Stir in cumin and chili powder during the last minute of cooking.
- Add diced sweet potatoes along with a splash of water or broth. Cover and steam for about 10 minutes until tender.
- Mix in bell peppers and cook uncovered for another 5 minutes until everything is well combined.
- Serve warm, optionally garnished with fresh cilantro or avocado slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 240g)
- Calories: 352
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg