Description
Ground Beef Zucchini Sweet Potato Skillet is a delightful one-pan meal that combines lean ground beef, tender zucchini, and sweet potatoes for an explosion of flavor. This hearty yet healthy dish is perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends with family and friends. With its vibrant colors and rich tastes, this skillet recipe not only satisfies hunger but also creates a warm, inviting dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (80/20)
- 2 medium zucchini, diced
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by washing and peeling sweet potatoes; chop them into bite-sized cubes. Dice the onion and zucchini finely.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and minced garlic; sauté for about 2 minutes until translucent.
- Increase heat slightly; add ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned (about 5-7 minutes), breaking it apart with a spoon.
- Add sweet potato cubes and zucchini along with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Stir to combine; cook for another 8-10 minutes until veggies soften.
- Cover the skillet; reduce heat slightly and simmer for an additional 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg