Description
Ground beef and sweet potato recipes offer a delicious blend of savory and sweet that warms the soul. This easy-to-make dish features tender ground beef cooked with roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned to perfection, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. With its vibrant colors and hearty flavors, this nourishing meal is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 cups diced)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (any color)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Peel and cube sweet potatoes; toss with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper in the baking dish.
- Bake sweet potatoes for about 20 minutes until fork-tender.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add remaining olive oil, sauté onions and garlic for 3 minutes until fragrant. Add bell peppers and sauté for another minute.
- Add ground beef to the skillet; season with cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned for about 5-7 minutes.
- Combine roasted sweet potatoes with the beef mixture in a large bowl. Stir in soy sauce.
- Return everything to the baking dish and bake for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg