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round white dinner plate with a serving of sweet potato and ground beef skillet topped with fresh cilantro and avocado slices.

Southwestern Ground Beef Sweet Potato Skillet

  • Author: Kayla Berman
  • Prep Time: 15 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 Minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 Servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop

Description

Add some Southwestern spice to your dinner table with this easy Ground Beef & Sweet Potato Skillet! This deliciously filling high-protein, high-fiber meal is packed with lean meat, colorful veggies, zippy spices, and melty cheese—a decidedly crowd-pleasing combo.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • ½ cup yellow onion, diced
  • ½ cup red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon oregano
  • ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 3 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup shredded cheese, optional

Instructions

  1.  Add the ground beef, onion, bell pepper and minced garlic to a skillet over medium heat. Break up the ground beef into large chunks and cook until browned. Drain off any extra fat.
  2. Add the chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano and red pepper flakes. Cook while stirring constantly for 1 minute.
  3. Add in the cubed sweet potatoes, black beans and water. Stir well. Reduce heat to medium low and cover. Cook for 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are fork tender.
  4. Remove the lid and cook for 2-3 minutes to evaporate any remaining liquid.
  5. Remove the pan from heat. Add the cheese and replace the lid. Let the dish sit for about 5 minutes for the cheese to melt.
  6. Served with your favorite toppings.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 Skillet
  • Calories: 450 Calories
  • Fat: 15g
  • Carbohydrates: 43g
  • Fiber: 12g
  • Protein: 40g

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