Description
Ground Beef Zucchini Sweet Potato Skillet is a quick and satisfying one-pan meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. This dish brings together lean ground beef, tender zucchini, and naturally sweet sweet potatoes, all cooked to perfection with aromatic spices. With vibrant colors and mouthwatering flavors, it’s not just a meal; it’s a comforting experience that your family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced (about 2 cups)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into bite-sized cubes. Slice zucchini into half-moons and chop the onion finely.
- Sauté the aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic; cook until fragrant and translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Brown the beef: Add ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned (about 5-7 minutes), breaking up any clumps with a spatula.
- Add sweet potatoes: Stir in diced sweet potatoes along with paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Incorporate zucchini: Add zucchini slices to the skillet and cook uncovered for an additional 5 minutes until everything is heated through and tender.
- Serve immediately while hot, garnishing with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg