Description
A hearty and flavorful Ground Beef and Sweet Potatoes Skillet combining tender sweet potatoes with seasoned ground beef and sautéed vegetables, cooked together in one pan for a satisfying and easy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Seasonings
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Vegetables
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Other
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
Instructions
- Preheat Skillet: Preheat a large skillet over medium heat to prepare for cooking and ensure even heat distribution.
- Heat Olive Oil: Add the olive oil to the hot skillet and allow it to warm up before adding ingredients.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add the chopped onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook until they start to soften, releasing their flavors.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute to enhance the aromatic base.
- Brown Ground Beef: Push the vegetables to the side and add ground beef to the center of the skillet to brown evenly.
- Season Beef: Season the ground beef with salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder, mixing well to evenly coat the meat.
- Cook Beef: Continue cooking the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula until no longer pink and fully cooked through.
- Add Sweet Potatoes: Add the diced sweet potatoes to the skillet, evenly mixing them with the beef and vegetables.
- Add Liquids and Tomato Paste: Pour in beef broth and add tomato paste, stirring everything together until well combined.
- Simmer: Cover the skillet and let the mixture simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and cooked through.
- Serve: Once cooked, remove the lid and stir the mixture once more, then serve your delicious Ground Beef and Sweet Potatoes Skillet hot.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more paprika or garlic if desired.
- For extra flavor, garnish with fresh parsley or green onions before serving.
- If you prefer softer sweet potatoes, increase simmering time by 5-10 minutes.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or steamed greens.