Description
Southwestern Ground Beef Sweet Potato Skillet is a vibrant, one-pan dish that brings together ground beef, sweet potatoes, and colorful vegetables for a deliciously hearty meal. Infused with smoky spices like cumin and paprika, this skillet meal serves up a fiesta of flavors that’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Easy to prepare and packed with nutrition, it’s the ultimate comfort food that feels like a warm hug on your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 cups diced)
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors, diced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Dice sweet potatoes and chop bell peppers and onion.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant (about 3 minutes).
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned (5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Season with cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir in bell peppers.
- Add sweet potatoes and vegetable broth; cover skillet and simmer for about 15 minutes until tender.
- Serve hot, garnished with cilantro or avocado if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the skillet (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg