Southwest Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet

This Southwest Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet is a flavorful, one-pan meal that combines lean ground beef with the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes, all seasoned with bold Southwest spices. It's a quick and satisfying dish, perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping. The combination of chili powder, cumin, and garlic creates a savory base, while the addition of fire-roasted tomatoes and green chiles adds depth and a hint of smokiness. Topped with melted cheese and fresh cilantro, this skillet meal is both comforting and nutritious.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1/2 cup diced yellow onion

• 1 pound lean ground beef (preferably 90/10)

• 5 teaspoons chili powder, divided

• 2 teaspoons ground cumin

• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

• 1 teaspoon grated garlic

• 2 cups peeled and diced sweet potatoes

• 14.5-ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes

• 4 ounces canned diced green chiles

• 1/4 cup water

• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar, Colby Jack, or Pepper Jack cheese

• Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
  
  

Directions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

2. Add diced onion and ground beef to the skillet. Cook, crumbling the beef with a wooden spoon, until it's nearly cooked through.

3. Stir in 3 teaspoons of chili powder, 1 teaspoon of cumin, salt, and pepper. Add grated garlic and cook for another minute. Transfer the beef mixture to a plate and set aside.

4. In the same skillet, add diced sweet potatoes, fire-roasted tomatoes, green chiles, water, and the remaining 2 teaspoons of chili powder and 1 teaspoon of cumin. Stir to combine.

5. Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce heat to low. Let it simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.

6. Return the cooked ground beef mixture to the skillet. Stir to combine.

7. Top with shredded cheese and cover the skillet again. Let it cook for another minute, or until the cheese is melted.

8. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
   
   

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: Approximately 400 kcal

• Protein: 30g

• Carbohydrates: 30g

• Fat: 20g

• Fiber: 5g

• Sodium: 500mg