Description
A hearty and healthy one-pan meal combining lean ground beef, sweet potatoes, and fresh zucchini, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled & diced
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly. Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Stir in garlic and onion, cooking until soft and fragrant.
- Push beef to one side, add olive oil and sweet potatoes. Cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fork-tender.
- Mix in the zucchini and let it cook for 5 more minutes.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet or microwave until warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: sweet potato, zucchini, ground beef, skillet, one-pan meal, gluten-free