Description
Discover a delicious recipe for Ground Beef and Roasted Sweet Potatoes that combines savory beef with sweet, tender potatoes. Perfect for a hearty and satisfying meal!
Ingredients
- 1 pound (454 g) ground beef (450 grams)
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil (15 milliliters)
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground cumin (2 grams)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) paprika (2 grams)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) chopped fresh cilantro (30 milliliters)
- 1 lime (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Peel and cube the sweet potatoes.
- Place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
- Toss to coat evenly.
- Roast sweet potatoes for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through, until tender and golden brown.
- While sweet potatoes are roasting, chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Drain excess fat from the skillet.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with beef.
- Cook until onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in ground cumin, paprika, and season with salt and black pepper.
- Cook for an additional 2 minutes to blend flavors.
- Remove skillet from heat.
- Once sweet potatoes are done, combine them with the beef mixture in the skillet.
- Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.
- Squeeze lime juice over the dish if desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
- Consider using lean ground beef or turkey for a healthier dish.
- Try adding chili powder or smoked paprika for a unique flavor.
- Swap sweet potatoes with regular potatoes or butternut squash for a different taste.