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Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet

Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet
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One-skillet wonder with seasoned ground beef, sweet potatoes, poblano peppers, and melted cheese. Perfect weeknight dinner ready in 40 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ cup onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups sweet potatoes, cubed (about 2 medium potatoes)
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (or 1 packet)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 poblano pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Mexican blend, or queso asadero)
  • Optional: cilantro, avocado, sour cream for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and diced onion. Break up beef with spatula. Cook 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is browned and onions are soft. Drain excess fat if more than 2 tablespoons.
  2. Add minced garlic to beef and onions. Cook 30-60 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
  3. Add cubed sweet potatoes, taco seasoning, water, frozen corn, and diced poblano pepper. Stir to coat everything evenly with seasoning.
  4. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover with lid, cook 12-15 minutes until sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
  5. After 12 minutes, pierce sweet potato with fork to check tenderness. If still firm in center, cover and cook 2-3 more minutes.
  6. Remove lid and continue cooking over medium-low heat 3-5 minutes to evaporate remaining liquid. Mixture should be moist but not soupy. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  7. Remove from heat. Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over top. Place lid back on, let sit 2-3 minutes until cheese melts from residual heat.
  8. Remove lid, give gentle stir to incorporate some cheese, or leave on top for presentation. Garnish with cilantro, avocado, or sour cream if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use medium sweet potatoes and cut into uniform ½-inch cubes for even cooking.
  • Don’t stir too much while sweet potatoes cook – they need time to steam without breaking.
  • Substitute poblano with bell pepper for milder version or jalapeño for more heat.
  • Lean beef works but adds less flavor – leave 1-2 tablespoons fat for best taste.
  • Flavors develop overnight – leftovers taste even better.

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