Description
Ground Beef Zucchini Sweet Potato Skillet is a hearty, one-pan dish that combines savory ground beef with the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes and the freshness of zucchini. This easy-to-follow recipe creates a colorful, flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you’ll have a nutritious dinner on the table in no time. Your family will love this delicious medley that not only pleases the palate but also nourishes the body.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 medium zucchinis, chopped
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced (about 2 cups)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: paprika, cumin, or herbs
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- Sauté diced onions and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Add ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned all over (5-7 minutes), breaking it apart with a spatula.
- Stir in diced sweet potatoes and cook until slightly softened (8-10 minutes).
- Add chopped zucchini and seasonings; cook until zucchini is tender yet crispy (4-5 minutes).
- Serve hot from the skillet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg