Description
This High-Protein Ground Beef & Sweet Potato Skillet is a satisfying and nutritious meal that is easy to make. The combination of lean ground beef, sweet potatoes, and green bell peppers creates a flavorful and filling dish that is perfect for a quick dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ medium red onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed and diced (4 cups)
- 2 medium green bell peppers, chopped (1 cup)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Cook onion and garlic: Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until softened.
- Add ground beef: Add the lean ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned.
- Incorporate sweet potatoes and bell peppers: Stir in the diced sweet potatoes and chopped bell peppers, season with salt and pepper, and cook until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Serve: Once everything is cooked through, serve the skillet hot and enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize this skillet by adding additional seasonings or toppings like cheese, avocado, or hot sauce.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for a quick and convenient meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: high-protein recipe, ground beef skillet, sweet potato dinner