Description

This Southwest Skillet Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Recipe is a flavorful and healthy one-pan meal packed with protein and nutrients. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

Scale

1/2 tbsp avocado oil

or olive oil

1 lb lean ground beef

5 cloves garlic

minced

2 medium sweet potatoes

1 small white onion

1 red bell pepper

1 small jalapeño

1 packet low sodium taco seasoning

divided

1 can fire roasted diced tomatoes

14.5 oz

1 can green chilis

4oz

optional

1/4 cup beef stock

sub water if needed

1 lime

juiced

3/4 cup lite shredded Mexican cheese

3 tbsp fresh cilantro

diced

sliced tomatoes

avocado

salsa

greek yogurt

queso

tortilla chips

Jalapeno Crema

Instructions

Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
Stir in the minced garlic, diced onion, red bell pepper, and jalapeño, cooking until softened.
Add the diced sweet potatoes and half of the taco seasoning, stirring well.
Pour in the fire roasted tomatoes, green chilis (if using), and beef stock; bring to a simmer.
Cover and cook on medium heat for 15-20 minutes, until sweet potatoes are tender.
Remove the lid, add the lime juice, remaining taco seasoning, and cheese; stir to combine.
Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving with your choice of toppings.

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings to your liking. This dish pairs well with crunchy tortilla chips or a dollop of Greek yogurt.

Prep Time: 20
Cook Time: 30
Category: Main Course
Method: sautéing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 skillet portion
Calories: 360 kcal
Sugar: 6 g
Sodium: 650 mg
Fat: 20 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 22 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 28 g
Cholesterol: 75 mg

Keywords: Southwest Skillet, Ground Beef, Sweet Potato, Recipe, One-Pan Meal