Description
Ground Beef Zucchini Sweet Potato Skillet is a vibrant one-pan meal bursting with flavor and nutrition. This simple yet satisfying dish combines lean ground beef, tender zucchini, and sweet potatoes, creating a delightful medley that transforms any weeknight dinner into a culinary celebration. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy families looking for quick and delicious options. Enjoy this colorful skillet dish that is sure to impress everyone at your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 medium zucchinis, diced
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by washing and chopping the zucchini and sweet potatoes into small cubes. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and ground beef. Cook until browned, stirring occasionally.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet; sauté until onions are translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Incorporate sweet potato cubes, cover with a lid, and steam for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in zucchini along with paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until vegetables are tender yet vibrant (approximately another 5-7 minutes).
- Serve warm directly from the skillet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Feel free to swap sweet potatoes for regular potatoes or add bell peppers for extra crunch. Experiment with herbs like thyme or basil for added flavor.