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Southwest Skillet Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Recipe

A 30 minute meal, made in one pan, hearty, satisfying, and healthy dinner - what’s not to love! This Skillet Ground Beef and Sweet Potato recipe takes on southwest flavors with a veggie and sweet potato base and includes perfectly seasoned lean ground beef.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 412 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
  • 1 lb lean ground beef 96% lean
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1 small white onion
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 small Jalapeño
  • 1 packet low sodium taco seasoning divided
  • 1 can fire roasted diced tomatoes 14.5 oz
  • 1 can green chilis 4oz, optional
  • ¼ cup beef stock sub water if needed
  • 1 lime juiced
  • ¾ cup lite shredded Mexican cheese
  • 3 tbsp fresh cilantro diced
For topping
  • sliced tomatoes
  • avocado
  • salsa
  • Greek yogurt
  • Queso
  • tortilla chips
  • Jalapeno Crema

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. Sprinkle in the shredded cheese and cilantro. Cover the skillet again for 3-5 additional minutes to let the cheese melt.
  9. Top with avocado, salsa, tomato slices, greek yogurt. Serve on a bed of shredded lettuce or Copycat Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice. Enjoy!

Notes

  • If you’re using a higher fat percentage beef, be sure to drain any excess grease before adding in the vegetables.
  • If you’re using a higher fat percentage beef, be sure to drain any excess grease before adding in the vegetables.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
  • Gluten free as written (just check your taco seasoning for any hidden gluten). To make dairy free, use plant-based cheese or omit completely.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 412kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 64mg (21%) Sodium 1412mg (59%) Potassium 1018mg (29%) Fiber 38g (152%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 11IU (0%) Vitamin C 32mg (36%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 412

% 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.