Description
Southwestern Ground Beef Sweet Potato Skillet is a one-pan meal that combines the sweetness of tender sweet potatoes with savory ground beef and vibrant bell peppers. This dish is not only delicious but also quick to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights. With its colorful presentation and rich flavors, this skillet meal will impress your family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 2 cups)
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (any color)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant (3-4 minutes).
- Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned (5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in diced sweet potatoes, cumin, and chili powder. Cook for about 10 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender yet firm.
- Fold in bell peppers and season with salt and pepper. Cover the skillet for another 5 minutes to soften the peppers.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs or avocado slices if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 skillet (about 300g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg