Spicy Ground Beef & Sweet Potato Skillet

Name: Spicy Ground Beef & Sweet Potato Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound ground beef (90% lean); 1 yellow onion (medium, chopped); 2 clove garlic (minced); 1 pound sweet potato (peeled, diced 1/2-inch); 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 ounce, undrained); 0.5 cup chicken broth; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon cumin; 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper (for more heat); 0.75 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup green beans (trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces); 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)

A quick and hearty one-pan meal featuring seasoned ground beef, tender sweet potatoes, and vibrant green beans in a mildly spicy tomato sauce.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 30 min
Servings: 4
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $3.59/serving

Dietary

Dairy-Free
Egg-Free
Gluten-Free
High-Protein
Nut-Free
Soy-Free

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef (90% lean)
1 yellow onion (medium, chopped)
2 clove garlic (minced)
1 pound sweet potato (peeled, diced 1/2-inch)
1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 ounce, undrained)
0.5 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper (for more heat)
0.75 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup green beans (trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces)
2 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
Add 1 medium chopped yellow onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
Add 1 pound diced sweet potato, 1 can undrained diced tomatoes, and 1/2 cup chicken broth to the skillet. Season with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Stir well.
Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
Stir in 1 cup green beans. Cover and cook for another 3-5 minutes, or until green beans are tender-crisp.
Serve hot, garnished with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, if desired.

Notes

This skillet meal can be easily customized with other vegetables you have on hand, such as bell peppers or corn. A dollop of sour cream or sliced avocado makes a great optional topping.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 379
Protein: 25.6 g
Carbohydrates: 34.8 g
Fat: 15.3 g
Fiber: 7.5 g
Sodium: 822 mg
Saturated Fat: 4.7 g
Sugar: 12.4 g
Cholesterol: 70 mg