Description
Southwestern Ground Beef Sweet Potato Skillet is a quick, one‑pan dinner that blends savory smoked beef with naturally sweet potatoes, crisp bell pepper, and onion, all seasoned with cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika. The result is a hearty, protein‑rich meal bursting with bold Southwestern flavor, perfect for busy weeknights or meal‑prep. Top with melted cheese and fresh cilantro for extra richness and a fresh finish. Serve hot from the skillet with avocado slices or a crisp green salad.!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground smoked beef
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Add ground smoked beef; brown until fully cooked, 7‑10 minutes.
- Mix in sweet potatoes, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; stir well.
- Cover and simmer 15‑20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sweet potatoes are tender.
- If using, sprinkle cheese, cover until melted, garnish with cilantro and serve.
Notes
- For extra heat
- add a diced jalapeño with the garlic. Leftovers reheat well with a splash of broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Southwestern Ground Beef Sweet Potato Skillet, easy beef skillet recipe, sweet potato dinner, Southwestern meals, one pan beef dinner, quick family meals