Description
Whipping up ground beef zucchini sweet potato skillet delivers a hearty one-pan dinner that brings comfort and nutrition right to your table. Packed with lean protein and colorful vegetables, this skillet meal comes together quickly for a satisfying weeknight solution your family will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 medium zucchinis, diced
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep all ingredients by dicing 2 medium zucchinis into small cubes, peeling and cubing 1 large sweet potato, finely chopping 1 small onion, and mincing 2 cloves of garlic.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F. Add 1 pound ground beef and cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking it into small crumbles until no pink remains.
- Incorporate the chopped onion and minced garlic into the beef. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onions become translucent and fragrant.
- Add the cubed sweet potato and diced zucchini to the skillet. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and season with salt and black pepper to your taste. Stir thoroughly to distribute the seasonings evenly.
- Continue cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together and ensure the sweet potato is completely soft.
- Remove from heat and let the skillet rest for 2 minutes. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving your hearty one-pan meal.
Notes
- Swap ground beef for turkey or plant-based crumbles to make the dish lighter and more diet-friendly.
- Cut sweet potatoes and zucchinis into uniform bite-sized pieces so they cook evenly and look beautiful on the plate.
- Use a cast-iron skillet for better heat distribution and a nice golden-brown sear on the ground beef and vegetables.
- Fresh herbs like parsley brighten the entire dish, so chop them right before serving to preserve maximum flavor and color.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 to 4
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg