Ground Beef and Sweet Potatoes Skillet Recipe

Ground Beef and Sweet Potatoes Skillet Recipe

from emiliarecipes.com
Main Course
35 min
4 servings
350 kcal / serving

  A flavorful ground beef and sweet potatoes skillet, featuring tender beef, sweet potatoes, and a blend of spices. Perfect for a quick and hearty meal, this recipe is a go-to for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

  • 1 poundground beef
  • ½ cuponion, diced
  • 2 clovesgarlic, minced
  • 3 cupssweet potatoes, cubed (about 2 medium-sized potatoes)
  • 2 tablespoonshomemade taco seasoning (or 1 packet store-bought)
  • 1 cupwater
  • 1 cupfrozen corn
  • 1poblano pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 cupshredded cheese (optional)
  • cilantro, avocado, and sour cream, for serving

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.

  2. 2

    Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until the onion is translucent.

  3. 3

    Stir in the sweet potatoes, taco seasoning, and water. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.

  4. 4

    Add the frozen corn and diced poblano pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    If using, sprinkle shredded cheese over the skillet. Cover and cook until the cheese is melted.

  6. 6

    Serve hot, garnished with cilantro, avocado, and sour cream.