Savory Beef and Sweet Potato Hash
A hearty one-pan dish that brings together seasoned ground beef, tender sweet potatoes, and colorful vegetables in a comforting medley. Quick to prepare and packed with bold spices, this skillet hash is ideal for family dinners, weekly meal prep, or a nutritious evening meal.
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Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 pound of lean ground beef
- 2 cloves of garlic finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 small yellow onion chopped into small pieces
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to your taste
- 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil used in two parts
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 large orange-fleshed sweet potatoes peeled and cut into cubes
- A handful of fresh parsley roughly chopped, for finishing
Instructions
- Warm 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a wide, deep skillet set over medium heat.
- Add the cubed sweet potatoes to the hot pan. Cook them for approximately 10 minutes, stirring from time to time, until they're golden-brown on some sides and beginning to soften. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Pour the remaining tablespoon of olive oil into the same skillet.
- Introduce the ground beef to the pan. Break it apart and cook for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until browned throughout. If there's excess fat in the pan, drain it off carefully.
- Incorporate the diced onion, both bell peppers, and minced garlic into the browned meat. Let everything sauté together for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables have softened and begun to caramelize slightly.
- Return the sautéed sweet potatoes to the pan with the beef and vegetables.
- Season the mixture by adding the smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir well to distribute the spices evenly, and allow it to cook for another 5 minutes so the flavors fully develop.
- Scatter freshly chopped parsley across the top just before serving. Serve hot.