Description
This Ground Beef Zucchini Sweet Potato Skillet is a hearty, one-pan meal that’s loaded with flavor and perfect for busy weeknights. Tender sweet potatoes, juicy ground beef, and fresh zucchini come together with warm spices in this nutritious and satisfying dish. It’s naturally gluten-free, full of veggies, and ready in under 45 minutes!
Ingredients
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Ground Beef:
- 1 lb ground beef
Zucchinis:
- 2 medium zucchinis, diced
Sweet Potato:
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
Onion:
- 1 small onion, chopped
Garlic:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Spices:
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Oil:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the Skillet: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Brown the Beef: Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: Stir in the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Add Sweet Potato and Seasonings: Add diced sweet potatoes along with smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat the veggies and beef.
- Cook Until Tender: Cover the skillet and cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Add Zucchini: Stir in the diced zucchini. Cook uncovered for 5–7 minutes, or until zucchini is tender but still slightly crisp.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
- Serve: Remove from heat. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- You can swap ground beef for ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Add a sprinkle of parmesan or feta for extra flavor.
- This dish is great for meal prep—store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (¼ of recipe)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
