Description
Southwest Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet is a vibrant, one-pan dish bursting with the flavors of the American Southwest. Featuring savory ground beef, sweet roasted sweet potatoes, and colorful bell peppers, this skillet meal comes together in under 30 minutes. Each bite is a delightful blend of spicy and sweet, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Enjoy the rich aroma that fills your kitchen while creating cherished memories around the dinner table with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb), peeled and diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), chopped
- 1 medium red onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- ? tsp salt
- ? tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Peel and dice sweet potatoes into bite-sized cubes. Chop bell peppers and red onion to similar sizes. Mince garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Saut? sweet potatoes for about 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Add chopped onions and bell peppers to the skillet; cook until slightly tender.
- Push veggies aside; add ground beef on the other side of the skillet. Break apart as it browns for about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper over meat mixture; stir for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add minced garlic during the last minute of cooking time; saut? briefly until aromatic.
- Serve hot, garnished with cilantro or avocado if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg