Description
This Southwest Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet is a flavorful and hearty one-pan meal that combines the earthy sweetness of sweet potatoes with savory ground beef and a blend of spices. Perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 1 small red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
- 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Optional Toppings:
- Sliced avocado
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Salsa
Instructions
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced sweet potatoes and cook until golden and fork-tender. Set aside.
- Cook Ground Beef: In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil and brown the ground beef. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the skillet. Sauté until softened.
- Season and Combine: Stir in cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Return sweet potatoes to the skillet, add black beans and corn. Cook until heated through.
- Finish and Serve: Squeeze lime juice over the mixture, garnish with cilantro, and serve hot with optional toppings.
Notes
- For a low-carb version, use cauliflower instead of sweet potatoes.
- Ground turkey can be a substitute for beef.
- Great for meal prep; refrigerates well for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southwest, Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
