Description
Ground Beef Zucchini Sweet Potato Skillet is a quick and satisfying one-pan meal bursting with flavor. Combining savory ground beef, tender zucchini, and naturally sweet sweet potatoes, this dish comes together in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, itβs not only delicious but also visually appealing, making it a family favorite that will keep everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 2 cups)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup low-sodium beef or vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the onion, mincing the garlic, slicing the zucchini, and cubing the sweet potatoes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. SautΓ© onions until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add ground beef to the skillet; break apart and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned.
- Stir in garlic and sweet potatoes; cook for 2 minutes before adding broth.
- Once sweet potatoes soften (about 5 minutes), add zucchini slices. Stir and simmer until zucchini is tender but still crunchy (another 5 minutes).
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - Substitute ground beef with turkey or chicken for a leaner option. - Add bell peppers or fresh herbs like basil for an extra flavor boost. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.