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Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet dish served in a pan

Tex-Mex Ground Beef & Sweet Potato Skillet

A one-pan Tex-Mex dinner that combines ground beef, sweet potatoes, peppers, beans, and corn for a hearty, quick meal under 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef Use lean or regular depending on preference
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes Peeled if desired, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 whole onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 whole bell pepper, diced Any color
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn, fresh or frozen
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Olive oil for sautéing
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and diced bell pepper. Sauté until softened, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the ground beef. Break it apart with a spoon and cook until browned, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  5. If there is excess fat, carefully drain it from the skillet.
  6. Stir in the diced sweet potatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  7. Cover the skillet and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
  8. Remove the lid. Stir in the drained black beans and corn. Cook uncovered for 2 to 3 minutes until heated through.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve warm with chopped cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 6g

Notes

This skillet is versatile; spoon it over rice or quinoa, stuff in tortillas, or serve with lettuce leaves. For storage, refrigerate leftovers for 3-4 days, or freeze in portions for up to 3 months.

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