Easy Southwest Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet
A quick, delicious one-pan meal showcasing bold Southwestern flavors with sweet potatoes, black beans, and ground beef.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Southwestern
- Diet: Beef
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Heat the oil: In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
- Sauté the veggies: Add the diced onion and chopped bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, making sure not to burn the garlic.
- Brown the beef: Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef. Cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Incorporate other ingredients: Stir in the diced sweet potatoes, drained black beans, canned diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer: Cover the skillet and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Serve warm: Once everything is cooked and the sweet potatoes are fork-tender, serve the dish warm.
Notes
Ensure even cooking by cutting sweet potatoes uniformly. Adjust spice levels to preference.