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Southwest Ground Beef Sweet Potato Skillet

Southwest Ground Beef Sweet Potato Skillet
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Vibrant and nutritious skillet dish combining ground beef, sweet potatoes, black beans, and corn with warm Southwest spices.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) ground beef
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 500g)
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Peel and dice sweet potatoes into ½-inch cubes. Chop onion and bell peppers. Mince garlic.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, break apart, season with salt and pepper. Cook 5-7 minutes until browned. Drain fat and set aside.
  3. Add remaining tablespoon oil to skillet. Add onion and sauté 2-3 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  4. Stir in sweet potatoes. Cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften.
  5. Sprinkle chili powder and cumin over sweet potatoes. Stir well to coat.
  6. Add bell peppers, black beans, and corn. Mix well. Cook 5-7 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
  7. Return beef to skillet. Mix with vegetables and cook 2-3 minutes to heat through.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with cilantro and serve warm.

Notes

  • Dice sweet potatoes into uniform ½-inch cubes for even cooking.
  • Orange-fleshed sweet potatoes are sweeter and creamier.
  • Don’t rush cooking sweet potatoes – allow them to become tender.
  • Ground turkey, chicken, or pork can substitute for beef.

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