Description
Southwestern Ground Beef Sweet Potato Skillet is a hearty, one-pan meal bursting with vibrant flavors and textures. This delicious dish combines seasoned ground beef, sweet potatoes, and colorful vegetables for a satisfying dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. Easy to prepare and packed with nutrients, it’s sure to become a family favorite that leaves everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 cups diced)
- 1 cup bell peppers (any color, diced)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Wash, peel, and dice the sweet potatoes into uniform cubes.
- Sauté the vegetables: In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Cook diced onions and bell peppers for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Cook the beef: Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks. Season with salt and pepper. Brown until fully cooked.
- Add sweet potatoes: Stir in the sweet potato cubes, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Cover to steam for about 10 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Incorporate black beans: Fold in rinsed black beans and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve: Dish out portions and garnish with fresh cilantro or avocado if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 260g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg