Description
Ground beef zucchini sweet potato skillet creates a hearty, balanced meal in one pan. It blends comfort and nutrition into a dinner everyone enjoys.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 medium zucchinis
Aromatic Ingredients:
- 1 medium onion
- 3 cloves garlic
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt
- Pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Grab your cutting board and slice 2 medium zucchinis into half-moons. Peel and cube 2 medium sweet potatoes into roughly ½-inch pieces.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil into a large skillet over medium heat. Drop in finely chopped onion and minced garlic, allowing them to sizzle and release their aromatic flavors for 3-4 minutes.
- Nudge the heat up slightly and crumble 1 pound lean ground beef into the skillet. Break down the meat with a wooden spoon, browning it thoroughly for 5-7 minutes until no pink remains.
- Scatter 2 cups of sweet potato cubes and zucchini slices across the skillet. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons cumin, 1 teaspoon paprika, salt, and pepper over the mixture. Stir everything to ensure even coating and distribution.
- Cover the skillet and let the vegetables soften for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Check that sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Reduce heat to low and let the skillet simmer for an additional 3-4 minutes, allowing flavors to meld together perfectly.
- Transfer the skillet contents to serving plates and garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- Swap ground beef for ground turkey or plant-based crumbles to make the dish lighter and more diet-friendly.
- Cut sweet potatoes and zucchini into uniform, small cubes to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the skillet.
- Season generously with salt and pepper, tasting and adjusting seasoning as vegetables cook to develop deeper flavor profiles.
- If your skillet seems dry during cooking, add a splash of beef broth or water to prevent sticking and maintain moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 23-31 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 375 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg