Name: One-Pan Wonder: Tex-Mex Ground Beef & Sweet Potato Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend); 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes; 1 large yellow onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained; 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup frozen corn kernels; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste); ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); ½ cup beef broth; 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend; ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 green onions, sliced; 1 lime, cut into wedges

Description

A hearty, flavorful skillet dinner combining seasoned ground beef, tender sweet potatoes, and classic Tex-Mex ingredients all cooked in one pan for easy cleanup.

Ingredients

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1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend)
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes
1 large yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup frozen corn kernels
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
½ cup beef broth
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 green onions, sliced
1 lime, cut into wedges

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Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sweet potatoes and cook 8-10 minutes until golden.
2. Push sweet potatoes to one side, add ground beef and cook 5-6 minutes, breaking it up.
3. Add onion and cook 3-4 minutes until softened.
4. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Add bell peppers and cook 4-5 minutes until slightly softened.
6. Add all spices and stir to coat. Cook 1-2 minutes to toast spices.
7. Add tomatoes, black beans, and corn. Stir to combine.
8. Pour in beef broth, reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer 12-15 minutes.
9. Remove lid and cook off excess liquid, 2-3 minutes.
10. Top with cheese, cover and let melt off heat for 2-3 minutes.
11. Garnish with cilantro and green onions. Serve with lime wedges.

Notes

Store leftovers up to 4 days refrigerated or 3 months frozen. Reheat with a splash of broth if needed.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Skillet
Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 380
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 650mg
Fat: 15g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 25g