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Tex-Mex Ground Beef & Sweet Potato Skillet

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A quick and flavorful one-pan meal featuring savory ground beef, sweet potatoes, black beans, and corn.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn, fresh or frozen
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil for sautéing
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers.
  2. Add the chopped onion and diced bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 4-5 minutes.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  4. Add ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned, about 6-8 minutes.
  5. Stir in the diced sweet potatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix to coat evenly.
  6. Cover the skillet, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for 10-15 minutes until sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
  7. Remove the lid, stir in black beans and corn, and cook uncovered for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  8. Serve warm, topped with fresh cilantro if desired.

Notes

For lower fat, substitute ground turkey or a plant-based alternative. Adjust cooking time for larger sweet potatoes. Canned corn works fine if fresh or frozen is unavailable.

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