Ground Beef Zucchini Sweet Potato Skillet
A hearty, healthy one-pan meal loaded with ground beef, tender sweet potatoes, and zucchini—perfect for busy weeknights and full of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
2 medium zucchinis, diced
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Add ground beef and cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking it apart as it browns. Drain excess grease if necessary.
Stir in sweet potato cubes, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
Add diced zucchini and cook uncovered for 5 minutes, until tender but slightly crisp.
Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
Cut sweet potatoes into small, even cubes for faster cooking.
Add a splash of broth if the skillet gets too dry.
Great topped with a fried egg or served with a side salad.
