Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Sweet Potato and Ground Beef Skillet perfect for a quick dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 3 cups)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper, mixing well to combine.
- Add the diced sweet potatoes and beef broth to the skillet. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Stir in the frozen peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes when cooking the beef.
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option, or use a plant-based ground meat alternative for a vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg