Description
Experience a flavorful adventure with this Southwestern Ground Beef Sweet Potato Skillet. This vibrant dish combines sizzling ground beef, sweet potatoes, and colorful vegetables, seasoned to perfection. Ideal for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, it offers a delightful blend of savory and sweet that will impress family and friends alike. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s not just a meal; it’s an experience worth sharing!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 cups diced)
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Dice sweet potatoes into small cubes. Finely chop bell peppers and onions; mince garlic.
- Sauté the vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and bell peppers; cook until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Brown the ground beef: Add ground beef to the skillet, cooking until browned and fully cooked.
- Add spices: Sprinkle in cumin and chili powder, mixing well to coat.
- Combine with sweet potatoes: Add diced sweet potatoes and chicken broth; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Final touches: Adjust seasoning if needed, stir in fresh cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg