Description
Ground Beef Zucchini Sweet Potato Skillet is a vibrant, one-pan meal that combines the rich flavors of lean ground beef with nutritious zucchini and sweet potatoes. This comforting dish is perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekend brunches, delivering hearty goodness in every bite. With its enticing aroma of garlic and herbs, this skillet dish not only satisfies your hunger but also creates memorable family moments around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 medium zucchinis, diced
- 2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 1 large sweet potato)
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Prepare your vegetables by washing and chopping them into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent; stir in minced garlic.
- Increase heat slightly and add ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking apart with a spoon (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add cubed sweet potatoes; stir well and cook for about 10 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Fold in diced zucchini along with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until zucchini is tender but still crisp.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Serve hot directly from the skillet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg