Description
Ground Beef Zucchini Sweet Potato Skillet delivers a quick, nutritious dinner that saves your weeknight sanity. Packed with lean protein and colorful vegetables, this one-pan wonder comes together faster than you can order takeout.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 large sweet potato
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 small onion
- 2 cloves garlic
Seasonings and Oils:
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Warm 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat at 350°F. Drop chopped onion and crushed garlic into the pan, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until they become translucent and release their aromatic essence.
- Introduce 1 pound ground beef into the skillet, carefully fragmenting the meat with your spatula. Allow the beef to brown thoroughly for 5-6 minutes, ensuring no pink remains and creating delectable caramelized edges.
- Slide 1 large cubed sweet potato into the pan, accompanying it with 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cover the skillet and simmer for 10 minutes, occasionally stirring to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Gently incorporate 2 medium diced zucchinis into the mixture. Uncover the skillet and continue cooking for 4-5 minutes, maintaining a slight crispness in the zucchini’s texture while blending flavors.
- Remove the skillet from heat after 4-5 minutes of zucchini cooking. Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley across the top for a vibrant, herbal finishing touch. Serve the skillet directly from the pan while piping hot.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to minimize excess grease and create a healthier dish.
- Cut sweet potatoes and zucchini into uniform, bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking throughout the skillet.
- Replace ground beef with plant-based crumbles for a vegetarian version that maintains similar texture and protein content.
- Use a cast-iron skillet for better heat distribution and a nice caramelized finish on the vegetables and meat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 22-25 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg