Description
A simple, one-pan meal combining ground beef and diced sweet potatoes with basic seasonings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup beef broth
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic, chili powder, and cumin. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the diced sweet potatoes, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine with the beef mixture.
- Pour in the beef broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Cover the skillet and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender. Stir occasionally.
- Remove the lid and cook for an additional 5 minutes if excess liquid remains.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper with the other spices.
- You can substitute regular potatoes for sweet potatoes if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 90
Keywords: ground beef, sweet potato, skillet, easy dinner, one pan, beef and potato