Description
A hearty and flavorful Ground Beef Sweet Potato Skillet that combines tender sweet potatoes with savory ground beef and vibrant vegetables, seasoned with smoked paprika, chili powder, and cumin. This easy one-pan meal is perfect for a quick and nutritious dinner, garnished with fresh parsley for an added burst of freshness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat to prepare for cooking the vegetables and meat.
- Cook the sweet potatoes: Add the peeled and diced sweet potatoes to the skillet. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they become slightly tender but not fully cooked.
- Brown the ground beef: Add 1 pound of ground beef to the skillet with the sweet potatoes. Break it apart with a spatula and cook until the beef is browned and cooked through.
- Sauté vegetables: Stir in the diced onion, minced garlic, and diced red bell pepper. Cook for another 4 to 5 minutes, until these vegetables are softened and fragrant.
- Season the skillet: Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Mix thoroughly to evenly coat the ingredients with the spices.
- Finish cooking: Continue to cook the mixture for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the sweet potatoes to become fully tender and the flavors to meld together.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley on top for garnish, and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, top with shredded cheese or a fried egg before serving.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter variation of this dish.
- This skillet meal can be easily doubled to serve a larger group.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
