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Southwest Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A flavorful and hearty skillet combining lean ground beef, sweet potatoes, and spices for a quick, satisfying meal.

Ingredients

olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

diced onion

  • 0.5 cup diced onion

lean ground beef

  • 1 pound lean ground beef

chili powder

  • 5 teaspoons chili powder (divided)

ground cumin

  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin

Kosher salt and black pepper

  • to taste Kosher salt and black pepper

grated garlic

  • 1 teaspoon grated garlic

peeled and diced sweet potatoes

  • 2 cups peeled and diced sweet potatoes

fire roasted diced tomatoes

  • 14.5 ounce can fire roasted diced tomatoes

diced green chiles

  • 4 ounces canned diced green chiles

water

  • 0.25 cup water

shredded cheddar cheese

  • 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese

cilantro for garnish

  • optional cilantro for garnish

Instructions 

  • Cook beef and onion in oil, add spices, then set aside.
  • Sauté sweet potatoes with tomatoes, chiles, water, and spices until tender.
  • Combine beef mixture with sweet potatoes, top with cheese, and garnish with cilantro.

Notes

Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Southwest
Keyword: beef, Sweet Potato