Description
This Ground Beef Zucchini Sweet Potato Skillet is a flavorful and easy one-pan meal that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Packed with wholesome ingredients and delicious spices, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Skillet:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 small red onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Vegetables:
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Sweet Potato: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced sweet potato and cook for 8–10 minutes until just tender. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Onion and Beef: Add remaining oil to the skillet. Sauté onion until softened, then add garlic and ground beef. Cook until browned.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Stir in zucchini, cooked sweet potato, paprika, oregano, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until zucchini is tender.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add Worcestershire sauce or shredded cheese before serving.
- This dish can be meal-prepped and stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
