Cheesy Tex-Mex Ground Beef & Sweet Potato Skillet
Cheesy Tex-Mex Ground Beef & Sweet Potato Skillet is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights. This one-pan wonder features savory ground beef, sweet potatoes, and melted cheddar cheese in a deliciously spiced blend that will have your taste buds dancing. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for quick dinners and meal prep. Serve it straight from the skillet for a delightful family meal!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced (about 2 cups)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mixed colors)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell peppers; sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in ground beef; cook until browned (about 7 minutes). Break apart with a spatula.
- Add sweet potatoes and taco seasoning; mix well. If needed, add a splash of water or broth.
- Cover and cook on low until sweet potatoes are tender (approximately 15 minutes).
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top; cover briefly until melted (about 2 minutes).
- Serve garnished with cilantro or jalapeños if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the skillet (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For extra protein, consider adding black beans or swapping ground beef for ground turkey. This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for convenient meals throughout the week.