Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet
A hearty one-pan meal combining tender beef and sweet potatoes for a comforting dish perfect for any night.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 sweet potatoes, diced small
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the onion in a large skillet over medium heat with a splash of olive oil for about 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Brown the ground beef, breaking it up, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Sprinkle in the smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir and let the spices toast for a minute.
- Add the diced sweet potatoes and stir everything together. Pour in 1 cup of water or beef broth, cover, and let simmer for about 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Give everything a good stir, adjust seasoning as needed, and sprinkle fresh herbs on top if desired.
- Serve the hearty mixture onto plates, garnishing with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt.
Notes
For creamy texture, mash some sweet potatoes against the side of the skillet towards the end. This dish freezes well and can be made ahead of time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: beef, sweet potato, one-pan meal, skillet, comfort food