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Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet

A delightful one-pan meal that combines ground beef, sweet potatoes, and vibrant vegetables for a cozy weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound lean ground beef Can substitute with ground turkey.
  • 2 cups sweet potatoes Peeled and diced.
  • 2 cups carrots Peeled and diced.
  • 1 pound brussels sprouts Diced.
  • 1 cup beef stock or broth
Spices and Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder Adds warmth and depth.
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil Herbaceous flavor.
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt Diverse uses in this recipe.
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper Provides flavor complexity.
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder Adds subtle sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic Aromatic flavor.
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger Enhances the dish.
  • 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper Adjust for spiciness.
Cooking Oil
  • 2 tablespoons olive or avocado oil For sautéing.

Method
 

Cooking the Beef
  1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, place the ground beef and crumble it with a spatula as it cooks.
  2. Sauté until the meat is browned. Add salt, pepper, chili powder, onion powder, basil, and minced garlic, and sauté for one more minute.
  3. Remove the beef mixture from the pan and set aside.
Cooking the Vegetables
  1. In the same skillet, add the oil and heat until shimmering.
  2. Add sweet potatoes and carrots, seasoning them with salt, chili powder, ground ginger, onion powder, and crushed red pepper flakes.
  3. Sauté for 5 to 10 minutes until golden and tender on the edges.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Reduce the heat to medium and return the ground beef to the skillet.
  2. Add beef stock and brussels sprouts, stir, cover, and simmer for 5 to 8 minutes until the sprouts are tender.

Notes

Experiment with spices like smoked paprika or cumin. You can swap out vegetables as desired. Great for meal prepping!