Description
This Easy Ground Beef Zucchini Sweet Potato Skillet is a delicious one-pan meal that is perfect for a quick and healthy dinner. Packed with flavorful ingredients like sweet potatoes, zucchini, and ground beef, this skillet is easy to make and full of nutritious goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 1 medium zucchini (diced)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup water or broth
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil: In a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the ground beef: Until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add onion and garlic: Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in sweet potatoes and seasonings: Cook covered for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Add zucchini: Cook uncovered for another 5 to 7 minutes until tender.
- Finish the dish: Stir in cheese, if using, and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Swap ground beef for a leaner option like turkey or chicken.
- Add spinach or kale for extra greens.
- Great for meal prep and reheats well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
