Description
Ground Beef Sweet Potato Hash is a hearty one-pan meal loaded with savory ground beef, tender sweet potatoes, black beans, and colorful vegetables. Packed with warm spices and wholesome ingredients, this easy skillet dinner is perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
Instructions
- Chop the bell pepper, onion, and sweet potato into small pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef, bell pepper, and onion. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the beef is browned and the vegetables are softened.
- Stir in the diced sweet potatoes, beef broth, tomato sauce, garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and salt.
- Cover the skillet and cook over medium heat for 9 to 11 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Add the drained black beans and stir well.
- Cover again and cook for another 2 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings if desired.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess grease.
- Ground turkey or chicken can be substituted for a lighter version.
- Add jalapenos or cayenne pepper for extra spice.
- Top with avocado, shredded cheese, sour cream, or fried eggs for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freeze for up to 2 months and thaw overnight before reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 610 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
