Ground Beef Zucchini Sweet Potato Skillet
A hearty one-pan dish combining savory ground beef with tender sweet potatoes and fresh zucchini, perfect for nutritious and quick weeknight meals.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet for cooking all ingredients
- 1 spoon for stirring and breaking up ground beef
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 large sweet potato peeled and cubed
- 2 medium zucchinis diced
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion until softened, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, break it up with a spoon, and cook until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in cubed sweet potatoes. Season with smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sweet potatoes soften.
- Add diced zucchini and cook uncovered for 4 to 5 minutes until zucchini is tender yet slightly crisp and sweet potatoes are fully cooked.
- Remove from heat, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- Cut sweet potatoes into uniform small cubes for even cooking.
- Enhance flavor with chili flakes, cumin, or garlic powder.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Serve alone, over grains, or with a green salad.