Description
Ground Beef Zucchini Sweet Potato Skillet is a vibrant and hearty one-pan meal that brings together savory ground beef, tender zucchini, and naturally sweet sweet potatoes. This dish is not only easy to prepare but also packed with flavor, making it perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With its colorful presentation and delightful taste, it’s bound to become a favorite at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 medium zucchinis, diced
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing and chopping the zucchini and sweet potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- Add the sweet potatoes to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes until they start to soften.
- Push veggies aside and add ground beef on the empty side of the skillet. Cook until browned (about 5 minutes), breaking apart as it cooks.
- Combine all ingredients in the skillet and season with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Add zucchini, cooking for an additional 5 minutes until tender but still slightly crunchy.
- Serve directly from the skillet or transfer to plates.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe (about 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg