Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet
(Recipe from NonnaFood.com)
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
• 1 lb lean ground beef 90% lean recommended (can substitute other meat or vegan options)
• 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cubed into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 medium onion diced
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 3/4 cup beef broth or water beef broth preferred for richer flavor
• 1 bell pepper diced, optional
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans drained and rinsed, optional
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish.
• Sour Cream for garnish
Directions:
1. Heat olive oil in a large 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat for about 1 minute until properly hot.
2. Add diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until translucent and starting to soften.
3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
4. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks, and brown for 5-7 minutes until no pink remains.
5. While beef cooks, peel and cube sweet potatoes into uniform 1/2-inch pieces for even cooking.
6. Add cubed sweet potatoes to the skillet with browned beef. Sprinkle cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper over everything and stir well to combine.
7. Pour in 3/4 cup beef broth, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
8. If using bell peppers or black beans, stir them in during the last 5 minutes of cooking to heat through.
9. Remove lid and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to allow excess moisture to evaporate.
10. If desired, sprinkle shredded cheese over the top, cover until melted, then garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley before serving. And then add a spoon of sour cream.
