Description
Southwest Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet delivers a quick, protein‑packed dinner with smoky smoked beef, sweet potatoes, black beans, corn, and Southwest spices. Ready in 30 minutes, this one‑pan meal offers bold flavor, hearty texture, and balanced nutrition, making it perfect for busy weeknights or meal‑prep plans. The skillet blends caramelized onions, sweet bell pepper, and cumin for a balanced taste. Top with lime juice and cilantro for brightness and a dash of smoked paprika for dept
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb smoked beef
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper; sauté 3‑4 minutes.
- Add garlic; cook 1 minute.
- Add smoked beef; brown 5‑7 minutes.
- Stir in sweet potatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook 10‑15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender.
- Add black beans and corn; cook 3‑4 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra heat
- add a pinch of cayenne or diced jalapeño. For a lower‑fat version
- reduce oil to 1 tbsp. Leftovers reheat well in a skillet with a splash of water.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
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