Ground Beef Zucchini Sweet Potato Skillet
Ground Beef Zucchini Sweet Potato Skillet is a delicious one-pan meal that combines hearty ground beef with tender sweet potatoes and vibrant zucchini. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe can be prepared in just 30 minutes, making it a go-to option for families craving comfort food that’s both healthy and satisfying. The dish is seasoned with smoked paprika and oregano, creating a delightful flavor profile that everyone will love. Enjoy this versatile skillet dinner alone or served alongside your favorite sides for a complete meal.
- 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 onion and 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 needed.
- Stir in sweet potato cubes and season with smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes until tender.
- Add diced zucchini to the skillet and cook uncovered for an additional 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg