Description
Whip up a flavorful Ground Beef Zucchini Sweet Potato Skillet in just 30 minutes! A hearty one-pan meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
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
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add ground beef to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess grease if necessary.
- Stir in sweet potato cubes and season with smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Add diced zucchini to the skillet and cook uncovered for an additional 5 minutes to achieve a slight crunch.
- Remove from heat, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, feel free to incorporate additional vegetables like bell peppers or carrots. You can also substitute ground beef with leaner options such as turkey or plant-based alternatives for a healthier twist.