Ground Beef & Vegetable Skillet

Ground Beef & Vegetable Skillet

Ingredients

• 500 g (1 lb) ground beef

• 1 medium sweet potato, diced small

• 1 zucchini, diced

• 1 small onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp paprika

• ½ tsp ground cumin

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)

• ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)

• 2 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1. Cook sweet potatoes

   • Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

   • Add diced sweet potatoes and cook 6–8 minutes, stirring, until tender and lightly golden.

   • Remove from pan and set aside.

2. Brown the beef

   • Add remaining oil to the skillet.

   • Add onion and cook 2 minutes until soft.

   • Add garlic, cook 30 seconds.

   • Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart.

3. Season

   • Stir in paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, and chili flakes.

   • Cook 1–2 minutes to bloom spices.

4. Add vegetables

   • Add zucchini and cooked sweet potatoes back to the pan.

   • Cook 4–5 minutes until zucchini is tender but not mushy.

5. Finish

   • Taste and adjust seasoning.

   • Sprinkle with fresh parsley or cilantro before serving.

Serving Ideas

• Serve as-is for a low-carb meal

• Spoon over rice or quinoa

• Wrap in tortillas or lettuce cups

• Top with a fried egg or yogurt sauce 😋

Tips

• Swap beef for ground turkey or chicken if you like.

• Add a splash of soy sauce or Worcestershire for deeper flavor.

• A squeeze of lemon at the end makes it pop ✨