Description
This Ground Beef Zucchini Sweet Potato Skillet is a hearty and flavorful one-pan meal that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. With the combination of ground beef, sweet potatoes, and zucchini, this dish is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef:
- 1 pound ground beef
Zucchinis:
- 2 medium zucchinis, diced
Sweet Potato:
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
Onion:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
Garlic:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Others:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the Skillet: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant and softened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef: Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks. Brown the beef for 5-7 minutes. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Add Sweet Potatoes: Stir in sweet potato cubes and season with smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cover and cook for 10 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Include Zucchini: Add diced zucchini to the skillet and cook for an additional 5 minutes, maintaining a slight crunch.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving warm.
Notes
- You can customize the seasonings to suit your taste preferences.
- This dish pairs well with a side of crusty bread or a simple green salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
