High-Protein Ground Beef & Sweet Potato Skillet
This high-protein ground beef & sweet potato skillet is a hearty and nutritious one-pan meal that’s perfect for a satisfying dinner. The combination of lean ground beef, sweet potatoes, and bell peppers creates a flavorful dish that’s packed with protein and essential nutrients.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ medium red onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed and diced (4 cups)
- 2 medium green bell peppers, chopped (1 cup)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.
- Cook Ground Beef: Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned.
- Add Vegetables: Stir in sweet potatoes and bell peppers, season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and Simmer: Cover the skillet and let the mixture simmer until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Serve: Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize this dish by adding your favorite seasonings or herbs.
- This skillet meal can be served as is or paired with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: high-protein, ground beef, sweet potato, skillet meal, one-pan dinner