Description
This Ground Beef Skillet with Sweet Potatoes & Zucchini is a delicious and nutritious one-pan meal that is perfect for a quick and easy dinner. Tender sweet potatoes, zucchini, and savory ground beef come together with aromatic spices for a satisfying dish that is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Skillet:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Sweet Potatoes & Zucchini:
- 1 medium sweet potato (peeled and diced)
- 1 medium zucchini (diced)
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley or green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil.
- Cook sweet potatoes: Add the diced sweet potatoes and cook for 8–10 minutes until lightly browned and beginning to soften. Add the onion and garlic, cook for another 2–3 minutes.
- Cook ground beef: Push the veggies to one side, add the ground beef, and cook until browned, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add zucchini and seasonings: Stir in the zucchini, smoked paprika, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5–6 minutes until zucchini is tender.
- Adjust seasoning and serve: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Garnish with parsley or green onions before serving.
Notes
- This dish is great for meal prep and reheats well.
- For added heat, toss in red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce.
- You can also add chopped spinach or kale at the end for an extra veggie boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
