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Tex Mex Sweetpotato Beef Skillet

Tex Mex Sweetpotato Beef Skillet is a hearty one-pan meal featuring lean ground beef, diced sweetpotatoes, bell peppers, corn, and tomatoes simmered together with Southwestern spices. The result is a flavorful, comforting dish with a balance of savory, sweet, and smoky flavors that can be enjoyed on its own or served over rice.
Created by: Meredith Bernard: This Farm Wife for the North Carolina SweetPotato Commission
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, comfort food
Keyword: cooking at home, easy recipe, ground beef, hamburger helper, purple sweet potatp, Tex-mex
Servings: 6
Calories: 283kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. lean ground beef
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (or butter) divided
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 medium sweetpotatoes diced, washed with skin left on
  • 1 can whole kernel corn
  • ½ cup beef broth
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 8 oz. tomato sauce
  • 1 tbsp southwest seasoning
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Rinse and scrub potatoes to clean. Chop into ½ inch cubes. Dice peppers and onions.
  • Heat 1 tbsp oil or butter in skillet over medium heat.
  • Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, careful not to burn.
  • Add ground beef, breaking apart and stirring until cooked through - about 5-7 minutes. Remove garlic and hamburger to covered bowl or plate and set aside.
  • In same skillet, add 1 tbsp oil (or butter), sauté peppers, onion and sweet potatoes until slightly tender.
  • Pour in broth, diced tomatoes and tomato sauce, cover and simmer 12-15 minutes.
  • Stir in cooked beef and corn. Cook until liquid reduces and mixture thickens a bit. Add spices and salt/pepper to taste.
  • Serve alone or over rice. Pair with mixed green salad. Enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts
Tex Mex Sweetpotato Beef Skillet
Amount per Serving
Calories
283
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
 
0.3
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Cholesterol
 
47
mg
16
%
Sodium
 
460
mg
20
%
Potassium
 
926
mg
26
%
Carbohydrates
 
30
g
10
%
Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Sugar
 
8
g
9
%
Protein
 
20
g
40
%
Vitamin A
 
11665
IU
233
%
Vitamin C
 
55
mg
67
%
Calcium
 
67
mg
7
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
Net Carbohydrates
 
25
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 460mg | Potassium: 926mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 11665IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 4mg | Net Carbohydrates: 25g