Description
Ground beef and sweet potato recipes create a delightful and satisfying meal that beautifully marries savory and sweet flavors. This dish is not only visually appealing but also quick to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Enjoy the rich aroma of tender ground beef combined with naturally sweet roasted sweet potatoes, all topped with melted cheese for an indulgent finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (80/20)
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 cups diced)
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 bell pepper (any color, diced)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup shredded cheddar or feta cheese (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into small cubes. Toss them with olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper, then spread on a baking sheet.
- Roast the sweet potatoes in the oven for 25-30 minutes until fork-tender.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart while cooking until browned.
- Once the sweet potatoes are done roasting, stir them into the beef mixture and combine well.
- Serve topped with melted cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg