Description
This Ground Beef Zucchini Sweet Potato Skillet is a delightful, one-pan meal packed with flavor and nutrition. The savory ground beef pairs beautifully with tender sweet potatoes and crisp zucchini, creating a colorful dish that pleases both the eyes and the palate. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this skillet dish is sure to become a family favorite for its simplicity and taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (80/20)
- 2 medium zucchinis, diced
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian herbs
Instructions
- Wash all vegetables thoroughly. Dice the zucchini and onion, then peel and cube the sweet potatoes.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add diced onions and minced garlic; sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Increase heat slightly; add ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned while breaking it apart with a spatula (about 6–8 minutes).
- Stir in cubed sweet potatoes. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian herbs; cover the skillet and cook for about 10 minutes until tender.
- Add diced zucchini to the skillet; cook uncovered for an additional 5 minutes until everything is cooked through but vibrant.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg