Description
A hearty Southwestern-inspired skillet meal made with lean ground beef, sweet potatoes, bell peppers, tomatoes, and a bold blend of chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. Perfect for meal prep and easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1
- inch cubes
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon oil
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Fresh lime juice (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into 1
- inch cubes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium
- high heat.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic; cook until onion becomes translucent.
- Add bell pepper and cook until slightly softened.
- Stir in sweet potatoes, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix well to combine all ingredients.
- Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 25
- 30 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with fresh chopped cilantro.
- Add a squeeze of fresh lime juice if desired.
- Serve hot.
Notes
Use a cast-iron skillet for the best heat distribution and flavor. Do not overcook the sweet potatoes; they should remain tender but hold their shape. For a healthier version, use extra-lean ground beef. For a vegetarian option, replace beef with black beans. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Add a splash of water when reheating to restore moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet, Baked
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving