Description
The Sweet Potato and Ground Beef Skillet with Avocado offers a perfect balance of savory protein, complex carbohydrates, and creamy healthy fats. It's an efficient, nutritious, and delicious meal for busy professionals and families.
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb Lean Ground Beef
2 medium Sweet Potatoes
1 Large Avocado
1/2 cup Red Onio
1 medium Bell Pepper
3 cloves Garlic
1 tbsp Olive Oil
1 tsp Chili Powder
1/2 tsp Cumi
1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
1/4 cup Beef Broth or Water
Salt and Pepper to taste
2 tbsp Fresh Cilantro
1 whole Lime
Instructions
- Prep the Vegetables: Start by peeling and dicing your sweet potatoes into small, uniform cubes. Chop your onions and bell peppers. Set them aside
- Brown the Beef: Heat a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef. Cook the beef until it is no longer pink, breaking it into small crumbles. Drain any excess fat if necessary
- Sauté the Aromatics: Add the diced onions and bell peppers directly to the skillet with the beef. Sauté for about 3 minutes until the onions soften. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 60 seconds until fragrant
- Add Spices: Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Ensure the spices coat the beef and vegetables thoroughly
- Cook the Sweet Potatoes: Push the beef mixture to one side of the pan. Add a drizzle of olive oil to the empty space and toss in the sweet potato cubes. Sauté them for 2 minutes. Then, mix everything together
- Steam to Tenderness: Pour in the beef broth or water. Cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid and reduce the heat to medium-low. Let it simmer for 8 to 10 minutes. Check the potatoes for tenderness
- The Final Sear: Remove the lid and turn the heat back up to medium-high for 2 minutes to allow any remaining liquid to evaporate
- Garnish and Serve: Turn off the heat and top with fresh diced avocado, cilantro, and a generous squeeze of lime
Notes
Use a 12-inch cast-iron skillet for best results.
Cut sweet potatoes into uniform sizes to ensure even cooking.
Add lime juice at the end for balance.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: N/A