Ground Beef Zucchini Sweet Potato Skillet
This Ground Beef Zucchini Sweet Potato Skillet is a perfect blend of hearty ground beef, vibrant zucchini, and sweet potatoes, making it a wholesome comfort meal that’s ready in just 30 minutes. Ideal for busy weeknights or relaxed dinners at home, this one-pan dish is not only easy to prepare but also bursting with flavor from smoked paprika and oregano. With minimal cleanup required and the flexibility to customize ingredients to your liking, this skillet meal is sure to satisfy your cravings while nourishing your family.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 medium zucchinis, diced
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks. Brown for 5-7 minutes until no longer pink; drain excess grease if necessary.
- Stir in sweet potato cubes with smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes until tender.
- Add diced zucchini and cook uncovered for an additional 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg