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Beef skillet with a spoon at the bottom.

Ground Beef & Sweet Potato Skillet


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  • Author: Caitlin Rule
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Description

This ground beef and sweet potato skillet is what a quick and healthy dinner is all about! It's loaded with veggies, simple seasonings, and a tasty tomato sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 500g (1 lb) extra lean ground beef
  • 450g (1 lb) sweet potatoes, cubed
  • 1 large yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 red onion, diced
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 400g (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
  • 400g (14 oz) can black beans, rinsed
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 100g (2-3 cups) kale or spinach, roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add the ground beef once the pan is hot, cooking for 3–4 minutes while breaking it up with a wooden spoon.
  2. Stir in the sweet potatoes, bell peppers, onions, and seasonings, cooking for 4–5 minutes until the veggies are slightly tender.
  3. Pour in the tomatoes, black beans, and a splash of water. Stir, letting everything simmer for 15 minutes until the sauce thickens and flavors meld.
  4. Fold in the kale, then remove from heat.
  5. Serve as-is, over rice, or in pita bread with your favourite toppings and enjoy!

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
  • Calories: 399
  • Sugar: 9.9g
  • Fat: 9.4g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.2g
  • Carbohydrates: 46.5g
  • Fiber: 8.4g
  • Protein: 32.7g