Ground Beef Zucchini Sweet Potato Skillet
An easy Ground Beef Zucchini Sweet Potato Skillet ready in 30 minutes, full of protein and veggies.
Equipment
- large skillet
Ingredients
Protein
- 1 lb ground beef 85% lean recommended
Vegetables
- 2 medium zucchinis diced
- 1 large sweet potato peeled and cubed
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Spices
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Oils
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium. Add onion and garlic; sauté 2–3 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.
- Add ground beef; cook 5–7 minutes, breaking up lumps, until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in sweet potato cubes and sprinkle with smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cover skillet and cook 10 minutes, stirring now and then, until potatoes are tender.
- Uncover, add zucchini, and cook 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally to soften but retain texture.
- Remove skillet from heat, taste and adjust seasoning. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve warm—straight from the pan or portioned over rice, quinoa, or greens.
Notes
Tip: Swap sweet potatoes for regular potatoes, or include bell peppers for extra color.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg
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