Description
A quick and easy 30-minute dinner featuring crispy sweet potatoes and savory ground beef cooked in a single skillet. This meal is perfect for busy weeknights, offers excellent meal prep potential, and delivers big flavor with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes (Garnet or Jewel varieties), peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 lb (450g) 80/20 ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Prep ingredients: Peel and dice sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes. Dice onion and red bell pepper. Mince garlic.
- Brown the beef: Heat a large 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and break it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until no longer pink (6-7 minutes). Drain excess grease if desired, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Remove beef and set aside.
- Cook sweet potatoes: Add olive oil to the same skillet. Once shimmering, add sweet potatoes in a single layer. Cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes to form a crust, then stir and cook for another 6-8 minutes until tender but still firm.
- Add veggies and spices: Add diced onions and bell peppers to the skillet. Stir to combine. Sprinkle in smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and cayenne. Cook for 2 minutes until onions are translucent. Add minced garlic in the last minute.
- Combine and finish: Return the cooked beef to the skillet. Toss gently to combine. Season generously with salt and black pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes to heat through and meld flavors.
- Serve: Remove from heat. Garnish with fresh parsley if using. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
Ensure sweet potatoes are cut uniformly for even cooking. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary. Let potatoes sit undisturbed initially to develop a crispy crust. For a leaner dish, blot excess grease from the beef. A splash of apple cider vinegar or lime juice at the end can brighten the flavor. Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 4 days or can be frozen for 3 months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the skillet
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 25
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