Description
A one-pan dish that combines caramelized sweet potatoes and richly seasoned ground beef, accented with warm spices and a bright finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb / 450 g), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth (or water)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack, loosely packed
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced (optional)
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Pat the ground beef dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Add a splash of oil to the pan, then add the beef. Let it brown for 4–5 minutes without moving, then break it into large pieces and transfer to a bowl.
- Add onion and bell pepper to skillet and cook until translucent and edges caramelize, about 5–7 minutes. Stir in garlic and tomato paste and cook for 30 seconds.
- Push vegetables to one side, add another teaspoon oil if needed, and add sweet potato cubes. Season with salt and cook until golden and tender, about 10–12 minutes.
- Return the browned beef to the skillet and add cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, and chipotle powder. Stir to coat and add beef broth to deglaze the pan. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Reduce heat to low and sprinkle cheese over the skillet. Cover briefly until cheese melts. Fold in cilantro and a squeeze of lime.
- Transfer to plates and garnish with avocado, extra cilantro, and lime wedges.
Notes
To store, cool the skillet and transfer to airtight containers. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg