Description
This Ground Beef Zucchini Sweet Potato Skillet is a hearty, one-pan meal featuring flavorful ground beef, tender sweet potatoes, and fresh zucchini. It’s a quick, nutritious option perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 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, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Brown for 5-7 minutes until no longer pink; drain excess grease if necessary.
- Stir in sweet potato cubes. Season with smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Add diced zucchini and cook uncovered for an additional 5 minutes until slightly softened but still crisp.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving warm.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce fat content.
- Chop vegetables uniformly for even cooking.
- Add a splash of broth if the skillet gets too dry during cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
