Description
Southwestern Ground Beef Sweet Potato Skillet is a vibrant one‑pan dinner featuring diced sweet potatoes, smoky ground beef, bell pepper, and a blend of cumin, chili powder, and melted cheese. Packed with protein and fiber, it delivers bold Southwestern flavor in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Ideal for families seeking a hearty, nutritious meal that’s easy to prep and full of comforting taste. Serve with avocado slices or a green salad for extra texture and nutrition no
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced sweet potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly browned, about 10‑12 minutes.
- Push sweet potatoes to the side and add ground beef; cook until browned, breaking up with a spoon.
- Stir in bell pepper, onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper; cook until vegetables soften, about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top, reduce heat, cover, and let melt, 2‑3 minutes.
- Remove from heat, let rest briefly, then serve.
Notes
- For extra heat
- add a pinch of cayenne or diced jalapeño. Leftovers reheat well in a skillet with a splash of broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Southwestern Ground Beef Sweet Potato Skillet, easy beef skillet recipe, sweet potato dinner, southwestern beef meals, high protein dinner, quick weeknight skillet, healthy beef sweet potato