Description
Ground Beef Zucchini Sweet Potato Skillet is a wholesome one-pan meal that combines savory ground beef, tender zucchini, and sweet potatoes for a delightful weeknight dinner. This dish is not only quick to prepare but also packed with nutrients and flavor, making it perfect for busy nights. With minimal cleanup required, you can enjoy a satisfying meal without the hassle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 medium zucchinis, chopped
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced (about 3 cups)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing and chopping the zucchinis and sweet potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent (about 3-4 minutes). Stir in minced garlic until fragrant.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and add ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add diced sweet potatoes along with salt and pepper; stir well. Cover the skillet and let them soften for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Mix in chopped zucchini and smoked paprika. Cook together for another 5-7 minutes until veggies are tender yet crisp.
- Serve hot directly from the skillet or transfer to bowls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg