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Ground Beef Zucchini Sweet Potato Skillet

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
A quick and nutritious one-pan meal combining ground beef, zucchini, and sweet potatoes for a satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

Meat

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Vegetables

  • 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
  • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
  • 1 onion chopped onion
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

Spices & Seasonings

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) (for heat)

Greens & Cheese

  • 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
  • 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
  • to taste Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions 

  • Cook ground beef in a skillet until browned, then set aside.
  • Sauté onion and garlic in the same skillet until soft.
  • Add sweet potato, cover, and cook 5-7 minutes until soft.
  • Stir in zucchini, cook 3 minutes, then return beef and season with spices.
  • Add spinach, cook until wilted, then sprinkle cheese and garnish with parsley.

Notes

Feel free to add red pepper flakes for extra heat or cheese for creaminess.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Keyword: Ground Beef, sweet potato, Zucchini