Description
Ground beef and sweet potatoes come together in this comforting dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. The blend of juicy ground beef and the creamy sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes creates a delightful flavor experience that will leave your taste buds dancing. Quick to prepare and easily customizable, this recipe promises to impress both family and friends with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (80/20)
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and bell pepper until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Increase heat slightly and add ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula (7-10 minutes).
- Stir in diced sweet potatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Pour in water, cover the skillet with a lid, and let simmer for about 15 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh cilantro or avocado if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg