Description
Savor the delightful fusion of flavors in this Southwestern Ground Beef Sweet Potato Skillet. Packed with lean ground beef, vibrant sweet potatoes, and colorful bell peppers, this one-pan wonder is not only visually appealing but also incredibly satisfying. Perfect for weeknight dinners or lively gatherings, each bite offers a delicious blend of spices that will leave you and your loved ones craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (90/10)
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb), diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (any color), chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Dice sweet potatoes and chop onions and bell peppers.
- Sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; sauté until fragrant (3-4 minutes).
- Brown the beef: Increase heat slightly, add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Add sweet potatoes: Stir in diced sweet potatoes, cumin, and chili powder. Cover skillet; cook until tender (about 15 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Mix in bell peppers: When sweet potatoes are nearly done, add bell peppers and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Season & serve: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with fresh cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg