Description
If you’re looking for a hearty, healthy, and quick dinner recipe, this Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet is your new weeknight hero. With lean ground beef, caramelized sweet potatoes, and a simple blend of smoky spices, this one-pan meal delivers bold flavor and wholesome satisfaction. It’s perfect for those craving easy dinner ideas, healthy skillet meals, or quick food recipes that the whole family will love. Packed with protein, naturally gluten-free, and great for meal prep—this is one recipe you’ll want on repeat!
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess grease if necessary.
2. In the same skillet, add olive oil and diced onion. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
4. Add sweet potatoes to the skillet, followed by smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well to coat.
5. Cover the skillet and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are tender.
6. Stir the cooked ground beef back into the skillet and cook for 2 more minutes to combine flavors.
7. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving hot.
Notes
Dice sweet potatoes small and evenly to ensure even cooking and faster prep time.
You can easily swap ground beef with ground turkey or a plant-based option for a leaner or vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: ground beef skillet, healthy dinner, sweet potato dinner, easy skillet meal, gluten-free dinner