Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Southwestern Ground Beef Sweet Potato Skillet! Combining lean ground beef, sweet potatoes, and colorful bell peppers with aromatic spices, this one-pan dish is a delightful blend of comfort and nourishment. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, it’s easy to customize based on your pantry staples. Get ready to savor every bite as the rich aromas fill your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 cups), cubed
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro (optional), for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant (2-3 minutes).
- Crumble in the ground beef and cook until browned (5-7 minutes). Stir well to combine with veggies.
- Add cubed sweet potatoes, cumin, and paprika; mix until well-coated.
- Pour in a splash of water or broth if needed to create steam. Cover and let simmer for about 10-15 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Stir in diced bell peppers and cook uncovered for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg