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Sweet Potato and Ground Beef Skillet for Easy Dinner!

A delicious and easy-to-make Sweet Potato and Ground Beef Skillet perfect for a quick dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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)

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. 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.
  4. Stir in the smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper, mixing well to combine.
  5. 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.
  6. Stir in the frozen peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.
  7. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5g

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.

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