Southwest Ground Beef And Sweet Potato Skillet
410kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
- 1 large red bell pepper diced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large sweet potato about 1 pound, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 can black beans 15-ounce, drained and rinsed
- 1 can diced tomatoes and green chiles 10-ounce, such as Rotel
- 1/2 cup beef broth or water
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped for garnish
Method
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until it is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the finely chopped onion and diced red bell pepper to the skillet with the beef. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Sprinkle the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper over the beef and vegetable mixture. Stir for 1 minute until all ingredients are well coated and the spices are fragrant.
- Add the diced sweet potato, drained black beans, diced tomatoes and green chiles (with their juices), and 1/2 cup of beef broth to the skillet. Stir everything together until fully combined.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover the skillet and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potato cubes are tender and can be easily pierced with a fork.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the top. Cover the skillet again for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted.
- Garnish the finished skillet with freshly chopped cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
Calories410kcalCarbohydrates38gProtein30gFat16gSaturated Fat6gPolyunsaturated Fat1.5gMonounsaturated Fat7gTrans Fat0.5gCholesterol70mgSodium720mgPotassium980mgFiber10gSugar10gVitamin A180IUVitamin C60mgCalcium160mgIron4.5mg