Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet
This Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet is a quick, nutritious, and delicious 30-minute meal.With simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, this recipe is easy to make and a healthy, homemade dinner option!
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 cup beef broth or water if needed
- Optional: 1 bell pepper diced
- Optional: 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
- Optional: 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add ground beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- While the beef is cooking, peel and cube the sweet potatoes into ½-inch pieces.
- Once the beef is browned, add the cubed sweet potatoes to the skillet.
- Sprinkle cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper over the mixture. Stir well to combine.
- If the sweet potatoes are not softening or the skillet seems dry, add up to 1 cup of beef broth or water. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for about 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- If using bell peppers or black beans, add them during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Once the sweet potatoes are tender and most of the liquid has evaporated (if used), remove the lid. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to let any excess moisture evaporate.
- If desired, sprinkle shredded cheese over the top, cover, and let it melt.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley before serving.