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Amazing Ground Beef & Sweet Potato Skillet – A Cozy One-Pan Dinner

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A hearty one-pan dinner made with seasoned ground beef, tender sweet potatoes, bell peppers, and warm spices — perfect for weeknights or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (85/15)

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced

  • 1 red bell pepper, diced

  • 1 green bell pepper, diced

  • 1 small onion, diced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

  • ½ tsp ground cumin

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • ¼ cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack (optional)

  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley or cilantro (for garnish)

  • 2–3 tbsp water

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet. Add ground beef and cook until browned, seasoning with salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin. Remove and set aside.

  • In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil and sauté onion and garlic until soft.

  • Add sweet potatoes and cook for 5–6 minutes. Add water, cover, and steam for 5–8 more minutes until tender.

  • Stir in bell peppers and remaining spices. Cook for 3–4 minutes until peppers soften.

  • Return beef to skillet and stir everything together. Adjust seasoning.

  • Top with cheese if using, cover for 2 minutes to melt.

  • Garnish with herbs and serve hot.

Notes

Swap beef for turkey or lentils for variation. Add chopped spinach or kale at the end for extra greens. Store leftovers in the fridge for 3–4 days.

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