Ground Beef Zucchini Sweet Potato Skillet
Ground Beef Zucchini Sweet Potato Skillet is a nutritious one-pan meal that delivers incredible flavor and satisfying textures in under 30 minutes. This dish combines lean ground beef, fresh zucchini, and sweet potatoes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests with minimal effort. The blend of spices elevates the taste while ensuring you get a well-rounded meal that’s both hearty and healthy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional spices (such as paprika or Italian seasoning)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by washing and dicing the zucchini and sweet potato into small cubes.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for about 5-7 minutes; drain excess fat.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet; sauté until fragrant (about 3-5 minutes).
- Stir in the zucchini and sweet potato; season with salt, pepper, and any desired spices. Cook until the vegetables are tender (10-12 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Taste for seasoning adjustment before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 365g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg