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Southwest Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet

A hearty and flavorful one-skillet dish featuring ground beef, sweet potatoes, and a blend of Southwest spices.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Southwestern
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Protein
  • 1 lb ground beef 85% lean preferred
Vegetables
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
Spices
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper to taste
Liquid
  • 0.5 cup beef broth
Toppings
  • 0.5 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 0.25 cup cilantro chopped for garnish

Method
 

Cook the Beef
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula.
Add Vegetables
  1. Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the skillet. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
Incorporate Sweet Potatoes
  1. Stir in the diced sweet potatoes, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
Add Broth and Simmer
  1. Pour in the beef broth, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes until the sweet potatoes are tender.
Finish and Serve
  1. Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, sprinkle the cheddar cheese on top and let it melt. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 5gSugar: 5g

Notes

Feel free to customize the spices and add other vegetables like corn or black beans for extra flavor and nutrition.

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