Description
A delicious and hearty Southwest Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet recipe that combines savory ground beef with sweet potatoes, black beans, and spices for a flavorful one-pan meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 3 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 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and bell pepper, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the diced sweet potatoes, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
- Pour in 1/2 cup of water, cover the skillet, and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, stir in the black beans and corn. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños or a dash of cayenne pepper when cooking the onions and bell pepper.
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner protein option, or use plant-based ground meat for a vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg