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Southwest Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet

Southwest Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet
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A 30-minute one-pan dinner featuring seasoned ground beef, tender sweet potatoes, and bold Southwest flavors. Perfect for meal prep!

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 5 teaspoons chili powder, divided
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon grated garlic
  • 2 cups peeled and diced sweet potatoes
  • 14.5 ounce can fire roasted diced tomatoes
  • 4 ounces canned diced green chiles
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Cilantro for garnish, optional

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and onion, crumbling with wooden spoon. Add 3 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, salt and pepper. Cook 5-7 minutes until beef is completely browned.
  2. Add grated garlic and cook 1 minute more. Transfer beef to plate and wipe out skillet.
  3. Add sweet potatoes, tomatoes, green chiles, water, 2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, salt and pepper to skillet. Stir, cover, and simmer on medium-low for 20 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
  4. Add beef mixture back to skillet and stir together.
  5. Top with cheese, cover for 1-2 minutes until melted.
  6. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.

Notes

  • Use grass-fed 90/10% ground beef for best flavor and nutrition.
  • Dice sweet potatoes evenly for consistent cooking.
  • Can be frozen for up to 2 months – add cheese after reheating.

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