Name: Chipotle Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon avocado oil; 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 sweet onion, diced; 2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 2 teaspoons cumin; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 teaspoons onion powder; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon adobo sauce; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 can fire-roasted diced green chiles; 2/3 cup roasted frozen corn; 1 large sweet potato (3/4 lb), peeled and cubed small; ½ cup water; ¾ cup grated sharp cheddar cheese; For serving: green onions, cilantro, jalapeño crema, avocado slices; 1 large jalapeño pepper, roughly chopped; 1 avocado; 1 cup cilantro; 1 clove garlic, roughly chopped; 3 tablespoons mayo; 2 tablespoons olive oil; ½ lime, juice of; ⅓ cup water; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper

Description

A hearty and versatile skillet dish featuring ground beef, sweet potatoes, and smoky spices, perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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1 tablespoon avocado oil
1 lb lean ground beef
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 sweet onion, diced
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped
1 tablespoon adobo sauce
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 can fire-roasted diced green chiles
2/3 cup roasted frozen corn
1 large sweet potato (3/4 lb), peeled and cubed small
½ cup water
¾ cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
For serving: green onions, cilantro, jalapeño crema, avocado slices
1 large jalapeño pepper, roughly chopped
1 avocado
1 cup cilantro
1 clove garlic, roughly chopped
3 tablespoons mayo
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ lime, juice of
⅓ cup water
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper

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Instructions

Blend all jalapeño crema ingredients in a high-speed blender until smooth; adjust with water if needed.
In a large skillet, heat avocado oil over medium-high heat and brown ground beef for 3-5 minutes.
Add bell pepper, onion, and seasonings. Cook until veggies are softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, tomato paste, green chiles, roasted corn, sweet potato, and water.
Cover and simmer on low for 15 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender but not mushy.
Top with cheddar cheese, replace lid to melt, then serve in bowls topped with green onions, cilantro, and jalapeño crema.

Notes

Cut sweet potatoes into small cubes for even cooking. Adjust spice levels to taste.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Skillet
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 70mg