Description
Enjoy a savory and healthy Southwest Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet, packed with vibrant spices, tender ground beef, and nutritious sweet potatoes. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners that are both satisfying and full of flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (preferably lean for a beef dinner)
- 2 large sweet potatoes, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
- Lime wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and red bell pepper, cooking until softened, about 4-5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the diced sweet potatoes to the skillet. Stir well and cook for about 10-12 minutes, or until tender and slightly crispy on the edges. Cover the skillet if necessary to help steam the sweet potatoes.
- Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the ground beef to the empty space. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Sprinkle the cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper over the mixture. Stir well to evenly coat all ingredients with the spices, enhancing the Southwestern flavor profile.
- Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and squeeze lime juice over the skillet. Serve hot with your favorite sides or over rice for a complete healthy dinner.
Notes
- You can substitute sweet potatoes with butternut squash or zucchini for a different flavor.
- For added protein, mix in beans or grilled chicken.
- This dish reheats well and is great for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg