Description
Southwest Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet is a quick, one‑pan dinner packed with smoky smoked beef, sweet potatoes, black beans and vibrant Southwest spices. This easy recipe delivers bold flavor in just 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights or meal‑prep. Toss diced sweet potatoes with seasoned smoked beef, onion, garlic, bell pepper, and cumin, then stir in black beans for protein. Garnish with fresh cilantro for a fresh finish!!! Ideal for families seeking a hearty, healthy, and satisfy
Ingredients
- 1 lb smoked beef
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Add smoked beef, breaking it up as it cooks. Season with salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin. Cook until browned.
- Stir in diced sweet potatoes and bell pepper. Cover and cook about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Add black beans and cook 2‑3 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve.
Notes
- For extra heat
- add sliced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne. Leftovers reheat well in a skillet with a splash of olive oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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