This Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet is great for meal prep because it is made in one pan and it’s high in protein and fiber! It’s filled with ground beef, sweet potatoes, bell peppers, diced tomatoes, black beans, chili powder, and cumin.
Why You’ll Love Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet
I’m all for simple recipes that are high in protein and fiber and this Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet is exactly that. It’s prepared all in one pan and it provides 34.5 grams protein and 10 grams fiber per serving.
Sweet potatoes, black beans, and bell pepper make this meal high in fiber and filling. Ground beef, black beans (don’t drain, use whole can), and cheese provide the protein. Chili powder, cumin, and garlic make this meal tasty and delicious!
Ingredients
- Olive oil: healthy fats to sauté the onion.
- Onion: adds flavor and antioxidants.
- Ground beef: the protein source. I like to use lean ground beef to get more protein out of it.
- Chili powder, cumin, garlic: provides all the great flavor.
- Sweet potatoes: the carb source that also provides fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, and potassium.
- Diced tomatoes: full of nutrients, including vitamin C, potassium, vitamin K, and folate.
- Bell pepper: more vitamin C and has fiber.
- Black beans: adds fiber and protein.
- Shredded cheese: provides calcium and protein.
How to Make Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet
In a large skillet over medium high heat, heat olive oil. Add diced onion and garlic. Cook for about 2 minutes. Add in ground beef and crumble using a wooden spoon. Cook for a few minutes, then add chili powder and cumin. Stir to combine. Once beef is fully cooked, remove beef and place on a plate.
Add the diced sweet potatoes, bell pepper, diced tomato, black beans (don’t drain), chili powder, and cumin to the skillet. Stir ingredients together. Cover with lid and let simmer for about 20 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender.
Add ground beef to skillet and stir to combine.
Turn off heat. If eating right away, top with shredded cheese and cover with lid until cheese is melted. If saving for meal prep, divide beef and sweet potato mixture into four containers and top each with shredded cheese.
Tips
- Cut the sweet potatoes into small pieces so they cook faster. Bigger chunks mean longer cooking time.
- Adjust the spices to your preference. Add more chili powder if you want more spice.
- Add in more vegetables! You can add in green chiles, riced cauliflower, and diced zucchini for more vegetables and fiber.
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Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet
Ingredients
Ground Beef
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp ground cumin
Sweet Potatoes
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (~600g total), diced
- 1 (14.5 oz) canned diced tomatoes
- 2 bell peppers, diced
- 1 (15.5 oz) canned black beans (don't drain)
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- GROUND BEEF: In a large skillet over medium high heat, heat olive oil. Add diced onion and garlic. Cook for about 2 minutes. Add in ground beef and crumble using a wooden spoon. Cook for a few minutes, then add chili powder and cumin. Stir to combine. Once beef is fully cooked, remove beef and place on a plate.
- SWEET POTATOES: Add the diced sweet potatoes, bell pepper, diced tomato, black beans (don't drain), chili powder, and cumin to the skillet. Stir ingredients together. Cover with lid and let simmer for about 20 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Add ground beef to skillet and stir to combine. Turn off heat. If eating right away, top with shredded cheese and cover with lid until cheese is melted. If saving for meal prep, divide beef and sweet potato mixture into four containers and top each with shredded cheese.
Notes
- Cut the sweet potatoes into small pieces so they cook faster. Bigger chunks mean longer cooking time.
- Adjust the spices to your preference. Add more chili powder if you want more spice.
- Add in more vegetables! You can add in green chiles, riced cauliflower, and diced zucchini for more vegetables and fiber.
