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Southwestern Ground Beef Sweet Potato Skillet

A satisfying weeknight meal packed with savory ground beef, tender sweet potatoes, and vibrant veggies, offering a delightful burst of Southwestern flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • ½ cup yellow onion, diced
  • ½ cup red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon oregano
  • ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 3 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup shredded cheese, optional

Method
 

  1. Start by adding the ground beef, diced onion, red bell pepper, and minced garlic to a large skillet over medium heat. As the beef begins to brown, break it up into large chunks using a spatula. Once the beef is no longer pink and the onions are translucent, drain off any excess fat.
  2. Sprinkle in chili powder, cumin, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Stir everything together constantly for about one minute.
  3. Toss in the cubed sweet potatoes along with the drained black beans. Pour in one cup of water and stir well. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cover the skillet. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
  4. Remove the lid and let it cook uncovered for an additional 2-3 minutes to evaporate any remaining liquid.
  5. Remove from heat and sprinkle on shredded cheese if using. Replace the lid and let it sit for about five minutes to melt the cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 40gFat: 15gFiber: 12g

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