Description
This Ground Beef Zucchini Sweet Potato Skillet is a delicious and nutritious one-pan meal that is perfect for a quick and easy dinner. Packed with protein, veggies, and flavorful spices, this skillet dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium sweet potato (peeled and diced)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 medium zucchini (diced)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup beef broth or water
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add sweet potatoes and onions to the skillet and cook until they begin to soften.
- Stir in garlic, zucchini, paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Add beef broth or water, cover, and simmer until sweet potatoes are tender and zucchini is cooked through.
- Remove lid, stir well, and let any remaining liquid evaporate. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Add spinach or kale at the end for extra greens.
- Leftovers keep well and are perfect for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
