Ground Beef Zucchini Sweet Potato Skillet
Ground Beef Zucchini Sweet Potato Skillet is a wholesome one-pan meal that brings together the rich taste of ground beef with the delightful sweetness of sweet potatoes and fresh zucchini. This dish is not only quick to prepare—taking just 30 minutes—but it also makes cleanup easy, allowing you to enjoy quality time with family or guests. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy evenings, this skillet is packed with nutritious ingredients, delivering a satisfying meal that can easily be adjusted to suit your taste. Add your favorite vegetables or spices for a personalized touch!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- 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
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add ground beef; break apart as it cooks, browning for about 5-7 minutes until no longer pink.
- Stir in sweet potato cubes and season with smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook for around 10 minutes until tender.
- Add diced zucchini; cook uncovered for an additional 5 minutes until softened but still crunchy.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the skillet (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg