Description
Whip up ground beef zucchini sweet potato skillet when craving a hearty, one-pan meal that delivers serious flavor without complicated prep. Packed with protein and veggies, this satisfying dinner comes together quickly for a delicious weeknight solution that your whole family will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 medium zucchinis, diced
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
Aromatic Ingredients:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil into a large skillet, heating over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Toss chopped onion and minced garlic into the hot oil, stirring frequently for 3-4 minutes until they become translucent and fragrant.
- Crumble 1 lb ground beef into the skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon and cooking for 6-7 minutes until completely browned and no pink remains.
- Add 2 diced medium sweet potatoes to the skillet, stirring to combine with the beef. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low, cooking for 8-9 minutes.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper over the mixture, mixing thoroughly to distribute seasonings.
- Fold in 2 diced medium zucchinis, stirring gently to incorporate with other ingredients.
- Continue cooking uncovered for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sweet potatoes are fork-tender and zucchinis are softened.
- Remove from heat and let the skillet rest for 2-3 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld together.
Notes
- Swap ground beef for ground turkey or plant-based crumbles to make the dish lighter and more diet-friendly.
- Dice vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the skillet.
- Let the sweet potatoes cook covered first to help them soften completely before adding delicate zucchini.
- Sprinkle fresh herbs like parsley or chives on top for a bright, fresh finish that adds color and extra flavor to the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg