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A cast iron skillet filled with browned ground beef, orange sweet potato cubes, and colorful bell peppers.

Hearty Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground beef (90/10)
  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 large bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 cup low -sodium beef broth

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large cast-iron or heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the cubed sweet potatoes to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until edges are browned and centers are slightly tender.
  • Push the potatoes to the outer edges of the skillet and add the ground beef to the center, breaking it into small crumbles with a spatula.
  • Cook the beef until fully browned, approximately 5 to 7 minutes, then drain excess fat if necessary.
  • Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet and stir to combine with the beef and potatoes.
  • Sprinkle the smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper over the mixture and toss to coat evenly.
  • Pour the beef broth into the skillet and reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid and simmer for 5 to 8 minutes until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender and the liquid has mostly evaporated.
  • Remove from heat and let stand for 2 minutes before serving.