Description

A quick, nourishing, and comforting weeknight meal featuring ground beef, sweet potatoes, and a rich coconut milk sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish balances savory and sweet flavors for a satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20 lean preferred)
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
1 can (400ml) full-fat canned coconut milk
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 cup (120ml) low-sodium chicken or beef broth
2 cups fresh spinach or kale
1 tbsp coconut oil or olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Peel and dice sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes. Dice onion and mince garlic.
Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and a pinch of salt; cook for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Increase heat to medium-high. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon. Let it sit for a minute to brown, then cook until no longer pink (5-6 minutes). Drain excess fat if desired.
Stir in cumin, coriander, and smoked paprika; cook for 1 minute to toast spices.
Add diced sweet potatoes, coconut milk, and broth. Stir to combine, scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes until potatoes are tender.
Stir in spinach or kale and let wilt for 1-2 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Notes

Ensure sweet potatoes are cut uniformly for even cooking. Do not use cartoned coconut milk beverage; use full-fat canned milk for richness. The sauce should coat the back of a spoon. Can be substituted with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for variations. Stores well in the fridge for up to 4 days or freezes for up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 475
Sugar: 8
Sodium: 350
Fat: 28
Saturated Fat: 14
Carbohydrates: 35
Fiber: 6
Protein: 22

Keywords: sweet potato, ground beef, coconut milk, comfort food, weeknight dinner, healthy meal, gluten-free, quick recipes