Description
Ground Beef Zucchini Sweet Potato Skillet is a wholesome one-pan meal that brings together savory ground beef, sweet potatoes, and fresh zucchini in a harmonious blend of flavors. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends when you crave comfort food without the fuss. With its vibrant colors and nutritious ingredients, it’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 medium zucchinis, diced
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, cubed
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Wash and dice the zucchini and sweet potatoes; mince the garlic; dice the onion.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and brown the ground beef until no longer pink.
- Add onion and garlic to the skillet; sauté until onions are translucent.
- Stir in sweet potato cubes; cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add zucchini and seasonings; continue cooking until all vegetables are tender (about 5-7 minutes).
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of skillet (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added variation, swap out zucchini for bell peppers or incorporate spicy sausage for an extra kick. Fresh herbs can enhance flavor—try adding basil or parsley!