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Southwestern Ground Beef Sweet Potato Skillet

A hearty and flavorful one-pan dish featuring ground beef, sweet potatoes, and southwestern spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Southwestern
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Protein
  • 1 lb ground beef 85% lean preferred
Vegetables
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
Spices
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper to taste
Liquids
  • 0.5 cup beef broth or water
Toppings
  • 0.5 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro chopped

Method
 

Cook the Beef
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Drain excess fat if necessary.
Add Vegetables
  1. Add the diced sweet potatoes, onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the skillet.
  2. Stir to combine and cook for about 10 minutes, until the sweet potatoes start to soften.
Season and Simmer
  1. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Pour in the beef broth and bring to a simmer.
  3. Cover and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are tender.
Serve
  1. Remove from heat and sprinkle with shredded cheese and cilantro before serving.
  2. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gFiber: 5gSugar: 5g

Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetables and spices to your taste. This dish can also be made with ground turkey or chicken.

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