Description
A delicious and hearty Southwest Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet that combines ground beef, sweet potatoes, and a variety of spices for a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80% lean)
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 2 cups)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and red bell pepper, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the diced sweet potatoes, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Add the black beans and corn to the skillet, mixing well. Cook for another 5 minutes until heated through.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper when cooking the onions and peppers.
- 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: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg