High-Protein Ground Beef & Sweet Potato Skillet

This ground beef and sweet potato skillet is a fast, hearty meal made with just five simple ingredients (not counting oil, salt and pepper) for a flavorful one-pan dinner. The sweet potatoes cook until tender, soaking up the savory flavors from the beef and veggies. With no complicated prep or cleanup, it’s a satisfying and stress-free option for any night of the week.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

• ½ medium red onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1-pound lean ground beef

• 2 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed and diced (4 cups)

• 2 medium green bell peppers, chopped (1 cup)

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

Directions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic; cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add ground beef; cook, stirring occasionally and breaking it apart, until no longer pink, 2 to 3 minutes.

2. Stir in diced sweet potatoes, chopped bell pepper, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are tender, 10 to 12 minutes.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1½ cups

Calories 263, Fat 9g, Saturated Fat 3g, Cholesterol 70mg, Carbohydrates 18g, Total Sugars 5g, Added Sugars 0g, Protein 26g, Fiber 3g, Sodium 259mg, Potassium 744mg