Description
Discover the deliciousness of our Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet, an easy one-pan meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. This wholesome dish combines lean ground beef or turkey with vibrant sweet potatoes, hearty carrots, and nutritious brussels sprouts, all seasoned to perfection. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a flavorful dinner solution that offers both comfort and convenience. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a family night in, this skillet meal is sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef (or turkey)
- 2 cups sweet potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 2 cups carrots (peeled and diced)
- 1 pound brussels sprouts (diced)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons olive or avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper (use ½ tsp for more heat)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef (or turkey) and crumble with a spatula until browned.
- Stir in salt, pepper, chili powder, onion powder, basil, and minced garlic. Sauté for one additional minute.
- Remove the meat mixture from the skillet. In the same pan, add oil and heat before adding diced sweet potatoes and carrots. Season with salt, chili powder, ground ginger, onion powder, and crushed red pepper flakes. Sauté until edges are browned.
- Reduce heat to medium; return the meat mixture to the skillet along with beef broth and brussels sprouts. Stir well, cover, and simmer until veggies are tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 675mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg