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Ground Beef Zucchini Sweet Potato Skillet

Ground Beef Zucchini Sweet Potato Skillet

A hearty Ground Beef Zucchini Sweet Potato Skillet perfect for meal prep with delicious flavors and vibrant colors.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ? cup onions, diced
  • ? cup red bell peppers, diced
  • 2? cups sweet potatoes, diced
  • ? cup beef broth or water
  • 1 medium zucchini, quartered
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ? cup tomato passata or tomato sauce
  • ? teaspoon dried oregano
  • ? teaspoon crushed red pepper optional
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped, for garnishing
  • 5 cups cauliflower rice

Equipment

  • Cast iron skillet

Method
 

  1. In a cast iron skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the ground beef and garlic. Use a wooden spoon to break up the ground beef while it cooks. Stir occasionally, and cook for about 7 minutes until the meat is no longer pink. Remove the meat from the pan, and set aside.
  3. Add the onions and red bell peppers to the same skillet, and cook for 3-4 minutes or until the onions are soft. If necessary, add a little bit of olive oil to help saut? the veggies.
  4. Add the sweet potatoes and beef broth. Cook for 5-6 minutes. Put a lid on the skillet. Stir occasionally.
  5. Add the zucchini, and cook for 3 minutes.
  6. Return the ground beef to the skillet, and mix everything together.
  7. Add the Dijon, tomato passata, oregano, crushed red pepper, salt, and pepper to taste. Cook for 1-2 minutes more.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley.
  9. For meal prepping, place an even amount of cauliflower rice into 5 different containers. Divide the skillet mixture into 5 portions, cover, and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Heat in the microwave for about 2 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1800IUVitamin C: 75mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3.5mg

Notes

Feel free to customize ingredients like using ground turkey or adding spinach for extra nutrition.

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