🌱 Loaded Beef & Crispy Sweet Potato Skillet

A colourful one-pan meal loaded with lean ground beef, crispy seasoned sweet potatoes, vegetables, and plenty of flavour. Even sweet potato skeptics might become believers.

Serves: 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

Sweet Potatoes

• 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced small

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 1 tsp chili powder

• ½ tsp cumin

• ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)

• Salt and pepper

Beef Skillet

• 1 lb lean ground beef

• 1 small onion, diced

• 1 red bell pepper, diced

• 1 cup corn

• 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed

• 2 cups baby spinach

• 1 tsp taco seasoning

• ½ tsp smoked paprika

• Salt and pepper

Toppings

• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt

• 1 avocado, diced

• 2 green onions, sliced

• Fresh cilantro (optional)

• Lime wedges

Directions

1. Crisp the sweet potatoes.

Preheat oven to 425°F.

Toss the sweet potatoes with olive oil, smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Spread onto a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy around the edges.

2. Cook the beef.

While the potatoes cook, heat a large skillet over medium heat.

Cook the ground beef and onion until browned.

Drain excess fat if needed.

Add the bell pepper, corn, black beans, taco seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.

Cook for 4-5 minutes.

Stir in the spinach until wilted.

3. Bring it together.

Fold the crispy sweet potatoes into the beef mixture.

Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and let melt slightly.

4. Serve.

Top with Greek yogurt, avocado, green onions, cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime.

GEN Tips

🌱 The secret is roasting the sweet potatoes until crispy.

🌱 Add jalapeños if you like extra heat.

🌱 Leftovers make amazing wraps or taco bowls the next day.

🌱 Serve with a fresh salad for an easy balanced plate.

🌱 Not a sweet potato fan? Give this one a chance—you might surprise yourself.