Description
A hearty and flavorful Ground Beef Sweet Potato Skillet featuring tender sweet potatoes, seasoned ground beef, vibrant bell peppers, and fresh spinach, all cooked together in one pan for an easy and nutritious meal. Perfect for a quick dinner packed with savory spices and wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 medium-sized sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
Spices and Oils
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Optional Garnish
- Avocado slices
- Chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Heat oil: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat to prepare for sautéing the aromatics.
- Sauté onions and garlic: Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until translucent and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- Brown the ground beef: Increase heat to medium-high, add ground beef, breaking it up into small pieces. Cook until fully browned.
- Drain excess fat: Remove excess fat from the skillet to keep the dish from being greasy.
- Set beef aside: Remove the browned ground beef mixture from the skillet and set it aside temporarily.
- Add more oil: In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to cook the sweet potatoes.
- Cook sweet potatoes: Add diced sweet potatoes, cooking on medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until they start to soften.
- Add bell pepper: Add chopped red bell pepper to sweet potatoes and cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes until the pepper softens.
- Combine beef and vegetables: Return the cooked ground beef mixture to the skillet with the sweet potatoes and bell peppers.
- Season the dish: Sprinkle smoked paprika, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper over the skillet contents. Stir well to evenly distribute the spices.
- Add spinach: Reduce heat to low, fold in fresh spinach leaves, and cook until the spinach wilts, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Garnish and serve: Remove skillet from heat. Garnish with avocado slices and chopped fresh cilantro if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner protein option.
- For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red chili flakes.
- If you prefer softer sweet potatoes, cover the skillet while cooking to steam them slightly.
- This dish pairs well with a side of rice or a fresh green salad.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
