Description
This Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet recipe is the perfect one-pan dinner for busy nights. It’s hearty, gluten-free, and packed with protein and veggies like sweet potatoes and bell peppers. Ideal for meal prep or weeknight meals, this healthy skillet dish brings sweet and savory flavors together in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 bell pepper, diced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced sweet potatoes and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and edges begin to brown.
2. Push sweet potatoes to the side and add more oil if needed. Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Cook for 4 minutes until softened.
3. Add ground beef to the skillet. Break it apart with a spatula and cook until no longer pink, then mix with the veggies.
4. Season with smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything well and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes to blend the flavors.
5. Optional: Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
This recipe is naturally gluten-free.
You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner version.
Chop sweet potatoes into small, even pieces for quicker cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skillet portion
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg