Description
Ground Beef Zucchini Sweet Potato Skillet is a delightful one-pan meal that combines savory ground beef, tender sweet potatoes, and fresh zucchini, creating a flavor-packed dish perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. This wholesome skillet is not only quick to prepare but also customizable with your favorite veggies and spices. Enjoy a comforting, nutritious meal that brings everyone together around the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 cups, cubed)
- 2 medium zucchinis (about 2 cups, sliced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by dicing the onion, mincing the garlic, cubing sweet potatoes, and slicing zucchini.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onions and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes). Stir in minced garlic until fragrant.
- Increase heat slightly and add ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.
- Add cubed sweet potatoes along with cumin and paprika. Stir well, cover, and cook for about 10 minutes until softened.
- Incorporate sliced zucchini into the skillet; season with salt and pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until zucchini is tender but crisp.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Optionally garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg