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Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet

A hearty and nutritious one-pan meal featuring ground beef and sweet potatoes, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef preferably lean
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for cooking

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add diced onion and bell pepper, sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  4. Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes.
  5. Add diced sweet potatoes, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  6. Cover the skillet and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sweet potatoes are tender.
  7. Serve hot and enjoy your meal!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or zucchini for extra nutrition.

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