Easy Sweet Potato Zucchini Ground Beef Skillet
This hearty and flavorful ground beef skillet is packed with nutritious sweet potatoes and zucchini for a complete and easy one-pan meal. It’s a delicious way to get your veggies and protein in!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 2 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add onion and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
- Add sweet potato and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened.
- Add zucchini, diced tomatoes (with juice), oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cover. Cook for 10-15 minutes, or until sweet potato is tender and zucchini is cooked through.
- Serve hot.
Notes
Garnish with fresh parsley or a dollop of sour cream for added flavor and presentation.