Southwest Skillet Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
412 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Southwest Skillet Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Recipe
Description
The Southwest Skillet Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Recipe starts by sautéing diced onion and garlic, then browning the seasoned ground beef separately. Sweet potatoes, bell pepper, jalapeño, diced tomatoes, and optional green chiles are then added with beef stock and remaining taco seasoning to simmer until the potatoes are fork tender. The mixture is finished with lime juice, shredded Mexican cheese, and fresh cilantro.
The result is a savory, slightly spicy skillet dish where tender sweet potatoes soften as they absorb the seasoning and juices from the beef and vegetables. The melted cheese adds richness and a creamy texture, while fresh cilantro brightens the flavors.
This versatile dish can be served with optional toppings such as sliced tomato, avocado, salsa, Greek yogurt, quesos, tortilla chips, or jalapeño crema for varied texture and flavor. It’s suitable for a satisfying weeknight dinner and stores well for several days.
The recipe notes mention draining excess grease if using fattier ground beef and confirm that the dish is gluten free as written and may be made dairy free by omitting or substituting cheeses.
Ingredients
- ½ tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef 96% lean, lean
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 2 medium sweet potato
- 1 small white onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 small jalapeño
- 1 packet taco seasoning divided, low sodium
- 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz, fire roasted
- 1 can green chili 4oz, optional
- ¼ cup beef stock sub water if needed
- 1 lime juiced
- ¾ cup shredded Mexican cheese lite
- 3 tbsp cilantro diced, fresh
For topping
- tomato sliced
- avocado
- salsa
- Greek yogurt
- Queso
- tortilla chips
- jalapeno crema
Instructions
- Start by preparing the vegetables: Use a vegetable chopper to dice white onion, red pepper, and jalapeno into small pieces. Peel the sweet potatoes (if desired), then dice into small, even cubes.
- Heat a large skillet (regular or a cast iron skillet both work) to medium heat and add in ¼ tablespoon of avocado oil. Add in diced white onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 2 minutes.
- Then add the ground beef and ½ of the taco seasoning packet to the skillet. Cook for 6-8 minutes or until it’s light brown.
- Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
- With the skillet still on medium heat, add in the remaining avocado oil, diced sweet potatoes, canned tomatoes, red pepper, jalapenos, and canned green chiles.
- Stir together and then pour in the beef stock and remaining taco seasoning. Ensure everything is coated well. Cover with a lid and allow to cook for ~20 minutes so sweet potatoes begin to soften. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
- Once the potatoes are fork tender and most liquid is absorbed, turn the skillet to low heat. Put the meat mixture back into the skillet. Add the juice of one lime, then stir to combine.
- Sprinkle in the shredded cheese and cilantro. Cover the skillet again for 3-5 additional minutes to let the cheese melt.
- Top with avocado, salsa, tomato slices, greek yogurt. Serve on a bed of shredded lettuce or Copycat Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice. Enjoy!
Notes
- If using ground beef with higher fat content, drain excess grease before adding vegetables to avoid greasiness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.
- The recipe is gluten free as long as the taco seasoning does not contain gluten; check labels accordingly.
- To make dairy free, use plant-based cheese alternatives or omit cheese entirely.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 412 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 412kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 1412mg | 59% |
| Potassium | 1018mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 38g | 152% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 11IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 32mg | 36% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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