Description
Whipping up Ground Beef Sweet Potatoes Skillet brings comfort straight to your dinner table with minimal fuss and maximum flavor. Hearty protein and sweet, tender potatoes come together in one pan for a quick, satisfying meal that keeps your kitchen clean and your hunger happily satisfied.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
Vegetables:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet to medium temperature (375°F) and coat the surface with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Dice 2 medium sweet potatoes into ½-inch cubes, ensuring uniform sizing for even cooking.
- Crumble 1 pound ground beef into the hot skillet, breaking the meat into small pieces while cooking for 6-8 minutes.
- Once beef browns completely, transfer it to a clean plate using a slotted spoon, leaving behind any rendered fat.
- Add sweet potato cubes to the same skillet, spreading them in a single layer to encourage crisp edges for 5-6 minutes.
- Incorporate 1 medium chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves, stirring frequently for 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper over the vegetables.
- Pour ¼ cup beef broth into the skillet, scraping any browned bits from the bottom.
- Return the cooked ground beef to the skillet, mixing thoroughly with the sweet potato mixture.
- Cover the skillet and reduce heat to low, simmering for 10-12 minutes until sweet potatoes reach tender consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed for your preference.
- Garnish with 1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley just before serving.
Notes
- Cut sweet potatoes into uniform small cubes to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and create a cleaner, more balanced flavor profile in the skillet.
- Experiment with different spice combinations like smoked paprika, cumin, and chili powder to customize the taste to your preference.
- For a low-carb version, substitute sweet potatoes with cauliflower or turnips, which will provide similar texture and absorb the spices beautifully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-23 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 365 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3.5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg