Ground Beef Recipes for Dinner with Sweet Potatoes
A quick and flavorful one-skillet dinner with seasoned ground beef, tender sweet potatoes, and bold Southwest spices. Perfect for weeknights or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 small sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/3 cup water or broth
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- Optional toppings: avocado, cilantro, shredded cheese, sour cream, hot sauce
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until softened.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add sweet potatoes, bell pepper, and water or broth. Cover and cook 10–12 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in black beans and lime juice. Cook 2–3 minutes more.
- Serve hot with desired toppings.
Notes
Use turkey or lentils for a lighter version. Great over rice, in wraps, or with tortilla chips.