Description
Ground Beef Sweet Potato Skillet Bake is a comforting one-pan dish that combines savory ground beef and sweet, tender sweet potatoes. With the addition of colorful veggies and aromatic spices, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, offering a delightful blend of flavors that will please the whole family. Easy to prepare and customizable, it’s sure to become a favorite for cozy dinners or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced (about 2 cups)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped (any color)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and bell peppers, cooking until soft.
- Increase heat slightly and add ground beef. Cook until browned and crumbled, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in diced sweet potatoes, garlic, cumin, and paprika. Mix well and add a splash of water.
- Cover skillet and reduce heat to low. Cook for 15-20 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
- If desired, sprinkle cheese on top during the last few minutes of cooking until melted.
- Serve hot from the skillet with fresh herbs or avocado slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg