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Irresistible Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet in 30 Minutes

ground beef and sweet potato skillet
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A hearty and flavorful one-pan dinner combining ground beef and sweet potatoes with a blend of spices for a quick weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb lean ground beef (90/10 or 93/7)
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 4 cups)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 medium red onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 3/4 tsp salt (plus more to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup beef broth (or water)
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or cilantro (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Brown the sweet potatoes: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced sweet potatoes and a pinch of salt. Cook 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned on the edges. If they’re still firm, add 2–3 tbsp water and cover 2 minutes to steam-tender.
  2. Cook the beef: Push sweet potatoes to one side. Add ground beef to the empty side and cook 5–6 minutes, breaking it up, until browned. Drain excess grease if needed.
  3. Add onion + garlic: Stir in diced red onion and cook 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  4. Season: Add paprika, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Make it saucy: Add tomato paste and cook 1 minute. Pour in broth and Worcestershire (if using), scraping up browned bits. Simmer 3–5 minutes until thickened and the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
  6. Finish + serve: Sprinkle with parsley/cilantro and serve hot. (Great with avocado, hot sauce, or a squeeze of lime.)

Notes

  • Great for meal prep—stores well in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Adjust spice levels to taste.
  • Works well with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.

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