Description
Ground Beef Zucchini Sweet Potato Skillet is a vibrant, one-pan dish brimming with flavor and nutrition. This quick and easy recipe features savory ground beef cooked to perfection, paired with tender sweet potatoes and fresh zucchini. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings, this skillet meal will satisfy your cravings while being visually appealing. Enjoy the delightful mix of colors and textures in every bite — it’s a dinner that feels like a celebration!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 medium zucchinis, diced
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh herbs (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep your veggies: Wash and chop zucchini and bell pepper into bite-sized pieces; finely dice the onion.
- Sauté aromatics: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add the onion and garlic; cook until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- Brown the beef: Add ground beef, breaking it apart until browned (5-7 minutes). Stir occasionally for even cooking.
- Cook sweet potatoes: Toss in cubed sweet potatoes with paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well and cover; steam for about 10 minutes until tender.
- Add zucchini & peppers: Stir in the zucchini and bell pepper; cook until tender-crisp (4-5 minutes).
- Serve warm: Remove from heat, garnish with fresh herbs if desired, and serve straight from the skillet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg