Seasoned ground beef with crispy Brussels sprouts, perfectly tender sweet potatoes, all topped with cheesy goodness in a cast iron skillet! This sweet potato & ground beef skillet is a hassle-free, easy dinner for the entire family.
Cooking with a cast iron skillet is so under-rated in my opinion! Between Instapots, slow cookers, and Kitchen Aids, you’re probably rolling your eyes at another kitchen gadget to invest in. I know, I know - but trust me when I say – just get the dang cast iron skillet! It not only makes cooking a lot faster, but they function as a traditional skillet on the stove and are even oven-safe! What I specifically love about this recipe is everything is cooked in this one skillet - less mess, less dishes, less clean up. What's not to love?! Plus, cast irons are great for just about anything you’d normally bake in the oven or sauté on a stovetop. Anyway, let's get back to today’s recipe - we’re making Sweet Potato & Ground Beef Skillet!
Sweet Potato & Ground Beef Skillet
Ingredients:
1-16 oz. package 93% lean ground beef
2 medium size sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 C Brussels sprouts, cut in quarters (I personally include the leaves as well!)
1/2 C shredded Mozzarella cheese
1/2 C water
1/2 yellow onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 TBSP. olive oil
2 tsp. garlic powder
1-2 tsp. paprika
Cilantro, finely chopped
Salt + pepper, to taste
Directions:
In a large cast iron skillet, heat olive oil over low heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant.
Add ground beef and season with garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper and cook until browned.
Add diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes. Then add diced sweet potatoes and water. Stir together and cover with a lid. Cook for approximately 8-10 minutes until the sweet potatoes soften, stirring occasionally (see cooking tips for cooking time variations).
Remove lid and add Brussels sprouts. Stir together and cook uncovered for an additional 3-4 minutes.
Top with shredded mozzarella and allow it to melt. Remove skillet from heat and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro.
Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Macros per serving: 235 calories | 11g fat | 15g carbs | 19g protein
Cooking Tips:
You can buy pre-shaved Brussels sprouts and pre-cut sweet potatoes to help cut down on prep time
Feel free to use ground turkey or ground chicken instead of ground beef if you prefer a different flavor
The smaller you chop the sweet potatoes, the less time it will take to cook. Cooking times may vary depending on the size of your cubed sweet potatoes.
If you don't have a cast iron skillet, you can throw everything on a large baking sheet and bake it together all at once. I would still suggest cooking the ground beef first though. Then layer the sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts and bake at 375º for 20-25 minutes or until sweet potatoes are fork tender. Top with the shredded mozzarella during the last 5 minutes.