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Southwest Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet

Close-up of a savory sweet potato skillet with ground meat, black beans, corn, and melted cheese.
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Make this hearty Southwest Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet for a quick, one-pan weeknight dinner. This recipe delivers bold Tex-Mex flavor with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef (85% lean recommended)
  • 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the diced sweet potato and chopped onion to the skillet. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potato begins to soften.
  3. Add the ground beef to the skillet. Break the meat apart with a spoon and cook until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  4. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Add the rinsed black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and frozen corn to the skillet. Stir to combine everything well.
  6. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend and the sweet potatoes to finish cooking through.
  7. Remove the lid and sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top of the mixture.
  8. Cover the skillet again for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and gooey.
  9. Serve the sweet potato skillet directly from the pan.

Notes

  • For a ground turkey sweet potato skillet, substitute ground turkey for the ground beef.
  • If you prefer a spicier dish, add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper with the other spices.
  • This is an easy gluten free skillet dinner; no adjustments are needed for the base recipe.
  • Serve this one skillet meal with warm tortillas or over cooked brown rice for a more substantial family dinner.

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