Tex-Mex Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet

Tex-Mex Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet

from runningtothekitchen.com
30 min
4 servings

An easy one-pan meal including ground beef and sweet potatoes with a Southwestern flair that everyone will love.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 large red onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 large red bell pepper (finely chopped)
  • 4 ounce can green chiles (drained)
  • 2 cups peeled and finely chopped sweet potatoes (about 1 large potato)
  • 15 ounce canned diced tomatoes (fire roasted if desired)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
  • Sliced avocado for garnish (optional)
  • Lime wedges

Directions

  1. 1

    Place the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the onion and ground beef. Cook until the beef is browned, breaking up into smaller pieces with a spatula.

  2. 2

    Add minced garlic and spices and stir to combine letting cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add the bell pepper, green chiles, sweet potatoes, tomatoes and water. Stir to combine then cover with a lid and reduce heat to a low simmer. Cook for about 15 minutes or until sweet potatoes are fork tender.

  4. 4

    Remove the lid, top with the cheddar cheese then cover again with the lid until melted, about 1-2 more minutes.

  5. 5

    Garnish with fresh cilantro, sliced avocado and serve with lime wedges.