Southwest Beef & Sweet Potato Skillet (1-Pan Dinner!)
This easy Southwest Beef & Sweet Potato Skillet is a super simple and flavorful weeknight meal made in just one pan with ground beef, sweet potatoes, and simple spices. It's a one-pan dinner you'll want on your repeat list!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 pound 10% ground beef
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 4 cups 1-inch chopped sweet potato
- 1 (15-oz) can petite diced tomatoes
- ¼ teaspoon mild chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ cup water
- 1 cup packed baby spinach
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- In a large, 10” skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the beef, sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt, and stir to break into small pieces.
- Cook, stirring beef occasionally, until the beef is browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- To the same pan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add the sweet potatoes, sprinkle with the chili powder, garlic powder, and cumin ½ teaspoon salt, and stirring to combine. Add the diced tomatoes and water, stirring to scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Cover, reduce to a simmer, and cook until the sweet potatoes are tender, about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add a splash more water if the pan starts to dry out.
- Uncover, and add the cooked beef and spinach, cooking until the beef is warmed through and the spinach is wilted, about 1 minute, adding a splash more water if the pan is dry.
- Add the lime juice, stirring to combine. Taste and add additional salt if desired. Serve as-is, or with any topping you like.
Notes
- Optional (Recommended) Toppings: sliced avocado, fresh cilantro, hot sauce.
- Cheese: You can definitely top this skillet with grated cheese that last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Lid: If your pan doesn't have a lid, try using a half-sheet pan to cover the skillet while cooking the sweet potatoes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 (of 4) | Calories: 411kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 739mg | Potassium: 866mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 19613IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 4mg
