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Ground Beef and Sweet Potatoes Skillet Recipe

Ground Beef and Sweet Potatoes Skillet Recipe
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This Ground Beef and Sweet Potatoes Skillet is a hearty and flavorful one-pan meal that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. With a blend of ground beef, sweet potatoes, and fragrant spices, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

Scale

Ground Beef:

  • 1 pound ground beef

Sweet Potatoes:

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes

Seasoning:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
  • 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper

Additional:

  • 1⁄4 cup beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat Skillet: Preheat a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Prepare Ingredients: Peel and dice the sweet potatoes, chop the onion, and mince the garlic.
  3. Cook Ground Beef: Brown the ground beef in the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Remove cooked beef from skillet.
  4. Cook Sweet Potatoes: Add diced sweet potatoes to the skillet and cook until they start to soften.
  5. Add Aromatics and Spices: Add onion, garlic, cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper, stirring to combine.
  6. Combine Ingredients: Pour in beef broth and return cooked beef to the skillet, mixing everything well.
  7. Simmer: Cover the skillet and simmer for 10-15 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
  8. Adjust Seasoning: Check and adjust seasoning if needed.
  9. Garnish and Serve: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

  • You can customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of chili powder to suit your preference.
  • This dish pairs well with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh green salad.

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Keywords: Ground Beef, Sweet Potatoes, Skillet Recipe, One-Pan Meal, Weeknight Dinner

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