Ground Beef Zucchini Sweet Potato Skillet
Experience a delightful blend of flavors with this Ground Beef Zucchini Sweet Potato Skillet, a one-pan wonder that brings together hearty ground beef, vibrant zucchini, and nutritious sweet potatoes. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this recipe is quick to prepare and full of satisfying taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 medium zucchinis, diced
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in ground beef, breaking apart as it cooks. Brown for 5-7 minutes until no longer pink; drain excess grease if needed.
- Add sweet potato cubes along with smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes until tender.
- Add diced zucchini; cook uncovered for an additional 5 minutes until softened but still slightly crunchy.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg