Ground Beef and Sweet Potatoes Skillet Recipe
A flavorful ground beef and sweet potatoes skillet, featuring tender beef, sweet potatoes, and a blend of spices. Perfect for a quick and hearty meal, this recipe is a go-to for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ cup onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups sweet potatoes, cubed (about 2 medium-sized potatoes)
- 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning (or 1 packet store-bought)
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 poblano pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- Cilantro, avocado, and sour cream, for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the sweet potatoes, taco seasoning, and water. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Add the frozen corn and diced poblano pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- If using, sprinkle shredded cheese over the skillet. Cover and cook until the cheese is melted.
- Serve hot, garnished with cilantro, avocado, and sour cream.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken.
- Adjust the spice level by using more or less taco seasoning.
- For a dairy-free option, omit the cheese and sour cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg