Description
Ground Beef Zucchini Sweet Potato Skillet is a delightful one-pan meal that combines tender ground beef with nutritious zucchini and sweet potatoes, creating a burst of flavors in every bite. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for busy weeknights, offering both comfort and health benefits. In just one skillet, you can whip up a satisfying dinner that your whole family will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (80/20)
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Peel and dice sweet potatoes, slice zucchini, chop onion, and mince garlic.
- Sauté onions and garlic: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onions and cook until translucent. Stir in minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook the beef: Push the onion mixture to the side and add ground beef. Brown completely while breaking it apart with a wooden spoon.
- Add sweet potatoes: Stir in diced sweet potatoes and cover the skillet for about 8 minutes to steam until slightly tender.
- Incorporate zucchini: Uncover and add sliced zucchini along with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook uncovered for an additional 5 minutes until zucchini softens but remains crunchy.
- Serve hot: Remove from heat and enjoy garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg