Description
Ground beef and sweet potato healthy skillet is a simple, nourishing one-pan meal packed with lean protein, fiber, and warm spices. Perfect for quick dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (90% lean or higher)
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup spinach or kale, chopped
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Peel and dice sweet potatoes into small cubes
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat
3. Cook onion for 3–4 minutes until soft
4. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds
5. Add ground beef and cook until browned
6. Drain excess fat if needed
7. Add sweet potatoes and bell pepper
8. Stir in spices and mix well
9. Pour in broth and cover
10. Cook 12–15 minutes until potatoes are tender
11. Remove lid and let liquid evaporate
12. Add spinach or kale and cook 2–3 minutes
13. Adjust seasoning and garnish with parsley
14. Serve warm
Notes
- Use ground turkey for a leaner option
- Add cinnamon for a slightly sweet flavor twist
- Store leftovers in fridge up to 4 days
- Reheat with a splash of water for moisture
- Add extra vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg