Description
High-Protein Ground Beef & Sweet Potato Skillet is a healthy one-pan meal packed with lean protein, fiber-rich sweet potatoes, and bold spices. This easy skillet recipe is perfect for meal prep, quick dinners, and anyone looking for a balanced, high-protein meal with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- Ground beef
- Sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- Olive oil
- Onion, chopped
- Garlic, minced
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Paprika
- Cumin
- Chili powder (optional)
- Spinach or kale (optional)
- Fresh parsley or cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced sweet potatoes and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened.
- Add chopped onion and cook until translucent. Stir in minced garlic.
- Push vegetables to one side and add ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart.
- Season with salt, black pepper, paprika, cumin, and chili powder if using.
- Mix everything together and cook until sweet potatoes are tender and beef is fully cooked.
- Stir in spinach or kale if desired and cook until wilted.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef (85–90%) for less grease.
- Cut sweet potatoes evenly for consistent cooking.
- Add a splash of broth or water if the skillet becomes too dry.
- Customize spices based on your taste preference.
