Description
Hearty ground beef and sweet potatoes skillet delivers comfort in one pan, blending savory meat with caramelized root vegetables. Spices and simple ingredients create a delicious meal that satisfies hunger and warms souls with minimal kitchen effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 1 poblano pepper, seeded and diced
Vegetables:
- 3 cups (450 grams) sweet potatoes, cubed (about 2 medium-sized potatoes)
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup (150 grams) frozen corn
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning (or 1 packet store-bought)
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) water
- 1 cup (100 grams) shredded cheese (optional)
Serving Options:
- Cilantro
- Avocado
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Heat a spacious iron pan over medium flame and crumble ground beef, sautéing until thoroughly caramelized and releasing golden-brown edges.
- Eliminate excess animal fat through careful draining, preserving the meat’s rich texture.
- Introduce finely chopped onions and aromatic garlic, simmering until translucent and fragrant, creating a flavor-rich foundation.
- Incorporate cubed sweet potatoes with zesty taco seasoning and necessary liquid, then seal with a tight-fitting lid to allow gentle steaming and tenderization.
- After potatoes soften, blend in vibrant frozen corn kernels and roasted poblano peppers, continuing to cook until vegetables reach perfect consistency.
- Optional: Generously cascade shredded cheese across the skillet’s surface, allowing gentle melting and creating a luxurious, creamy texture.
- Transfer the colorful, rustic mixture to serving plates, embellishing with fresh cilantro sprigs, creamy avocado slices, and a dollop of tangy sour cream.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner, lighter meal that’s perfect for health-conscious eaters.
- Customize spice levels by adjusting taco seasoning or using homemade blend to control sodium and heat intensity.
- Dice sweet potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and prevent some pieces from becoming mushy while others remain undercooked.
- Add extra vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini to boost nutritional value and create a more colorful, vibrant skillet dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg