Description
Southwestern Ground Beef Sweet Potato Skillet Delight brings a spicy southwestern flair straight to your dinner table with minimal cleanup and maximum flavor. Packed with lean protein, hearty sweet potatoes, and zesty seasonings, this one-pan wonder makes weeknight cooking a breeze for busy home chefs.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
Vegetables:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Extras:
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm 2 tablespoons olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Toss chopped onions and bell peppers into the skillet, sautéing until they soften and become translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
- Drop minced garlic into the skillet, stirring quickly to prevent burning, and cook for 30-45 seconds until fragrant.
- Crumble 1 pound ground beef into the skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon and cooking until no pink remains, roughly 6-7 minutes.
- Fold 2 diced medium sweet potatoes into the beef mixture, then sprinkle 2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, salt, and pepper across the skillet.
- Pour 1 cup corn and 1 can of drained black beans into the skillet, stirring to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Lower heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 18-22 minutes until sweet potatoes become fork-tender.
- Remove lid and let the mixture rest for 2-3 minutes before serving hot directly from the skillet.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter protein option.
- Choose firm sweet potatoes that aren’t too soft to maintain better texture during cooking.
- Cut sweet potato pieces into uniform, small cubes to ensure even cooking throughout the skillet.
- Consider topping the finished dish with fresh cilantro, diced avocado, or a dollop of Greek yogurt for added flavor and creaminess.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg