Description
This Southwest Skillet Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Recipe is a wholesome and flavorful dish that’s perfect for any night of the week. Packed with lean protein and vibrant vegetables, it brings a delightful southwestern twist to your table.
Ingredients
1/2 tbsp avocado oil
or olive oil
1 lb lean ground beef
96% lean
5 cloves garlic
minced
2 medium sweet potatoes
1 small white onion
1 red bell pepper
1 small jalapeño
1 packet low sodium taco seasoning
divided
1 can fire roasted diced tomatoes
14.5 oz
1 can green chilis
4oz
optional
1/4 cup beef stock
sub water if needed
1 lime
juiced
3/4 cup lite shredded Mexican cheese
3 tbsp fresh cilantro
diced
sliced tomatoes
avocado
salsa
greek yogurt
queso
tortilla chips
Jalapeno Crema
Instructions
- Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.
- Stir in the chopped onion, red bell pepper, and jalapeño. Cook until the vegetables are tender.
- Add the sweet potatoes and half of the taco seasoning. Stir and let cook for about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the fire-roasted diced tomatoes, green chilis (if using), beef stock, and the remaining taco seasoning. Stir to combine.
- Cover the skillet and let it cook for about 15-20 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
- Squeeze lime juice over the skillet and sprinkle with shredded cheese and cilantro. Let the cheese melt for a couple of minutes.
- Serve hot topped with sliced tomatoes, avocado, salsa, greek yogurt, queso, tortilla chips, or Jalapeno Crema as desired.
Notes
For added flavor, consider incorporating different seasonings or toppings based on your preference. This dish is versatile and can be made ahead of time for easy meal prep.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: skillet
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skillet portion
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: Southwest Skillet Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Recipe, ground beef recipe, sweet potato skillet, healthy dinner recipe, Mexican cuisine