Description
Ground Beef Zucchini Sweet Potato Skillet is a wholesome and satisfying one-pan meal that combines lean ground beef, tender zucchini, and sweet potatoes, all infused with aromatic spices. This dish not only delivers on flavor but also brings back nostalgic memories of family gatherings and cozy dinners. Perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends, it’s easy to prepare and promises to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (approximately 2 cups)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing, peeling, and cubing the sweet potatoes. Chop the zucchini and dice the onion.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic; sauté until fragrant (about 3-4 minutes).
- Increase heat slightly and add ground beef. Cook until browned (about 5-7 minutes), breaking it up with a spoon.
- Add sweet potatoes and zucchini along with spices; stir well to combine. Cook until vegetables are tender (about 10-15 minutes).
- Lower heat slightly and simmer for an additional 5 minutes until sweet potatoes are fully cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg