Description
Satisfy your cravings with this Easy Ground Beef Skillet featuring zucchini and sweet potatoes, ready in just 30 minutes. This vibrant dish combines the savory richness of ground beef with the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes and the refreshing crunch of zucchini. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, it promises a delightful blend of flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper (or to taste)
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Wash and peel sweet potatoes; dice into small cubes. Chop zucchini, onion, and garlic.
- Heat skillet: In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions until translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Cook beef: Add ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned (5-7 minutes). Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Add sweet potatoes: Stir in diced sweet potatoes and cover; cook for about 8 minutes until tender.
- Mix in zucchini and garlic: Add zucchini and garlic; cook uncovered for an additional 5 minutes until zucchini is tender.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg