Description
This Southwest Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet is a one-pan, hearty dinner packed with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. Sweet potatoes, lean ground beef, black beans, and corn come together with southwest spices for a comforting, balanced meal that’s ready in about 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep.
Ingredients
Olive oil: 1 tbsp
Lean ground beef: 1 lb
Yellow onion: 1 medium, diced
Sweet potato: 1 large, peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes
Red bell pepper: 1, diced
Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
Taco seasoning: 1 packet (about 2 tbsp)
Frozen corn: 1 cup
Black beans: 1 (15 oz) can, rinsed and drained
Diced tomatoes with green chiles: 1 (10 oz) can
Salt and black pepper: to taste
Optional toppings: Fresh cilantro, avocado, shredded cheese, sour cream, lime wedges
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess grease.
3. Add diced onion, sweet potato, and bell pepper. Cook for 8-10 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
4. Stir in minced garlic and taco seasoning; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Add frozen corn, black beans, and diced tomatoes with juices. Stir to combine.
6. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover skillet, and simmer for 10-15 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
7. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
8. Serve hot with desired toppings.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freeze in portioned containers for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight before reheating.
For faster cooking of sweet potatoes, dice into small, uniform ½-inch cubes.
Feel free to swap proteins, veggies, or adjust spice level to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Skillet, One-Pan
- Method: Stovetop, One-Pan
- Cuisine: Southwest, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg