Description
A flavorful and hearty Southwest Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet recipe that combines ground beef, sweet potatoes, and spices for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 2 cups)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Avocado slices (for serving, optional)
- Lime wedges (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced sweet potatoes and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften.
- Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for another 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the ground beef to the empty side. Cook the beef, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Once the beef is cooked, mix it with the vegetables. Stir in the black beans, diced tomatoes (with their juices), chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sweet potatoes to cook through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, and with avocado slices and lime wedges on the side if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option, or use plant-based ground meat for a vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg