Description
Southwest Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet is a vibrant, one-pan meal that brings together savory ground beef, caramelized sweet potatoes, and colorful bell peppers. This delicious dish bursts with Southwestern flavors thanks to zesty taco seasoning and fresh garlic. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, it’s quick to prepare, taking just under 30 minutes. Gather your loved ones around the table and enjoy an unforgettable culinary experience that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb), peeled and diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (any color), chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, bell peppers, and garlic; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in diced sweet potatoes, season with salt and pepper, cover, and cook for about 10 minutes until tender.
- Push sweet potatoes to one side of the skillet. Add ground beef to the other side, browning it for about 6 minutes.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning over the mixture; stir well and let cook for another 2 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg