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6 Easy Dinners with Ground Beef and Sweet Potatoes

These six versatile recipes combine ground beef and sweet potatoes to create meals that are nutritious, satisfying, and incredibly family-friendly. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, you'll have dinner ready in under an hour—comfort food that's as wholesome as it is delicious.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course, Meal Prep
Cuisine American, Fusion, Healthy Comfort Food
Servings 4
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Skillet Essential for browning ground beef and cooking one-pan meals evenly.
  • Cutting Board Use a sturdy board for prepping sweet potatoes and vegetables safely.
  • Chef’s Knife A sharp knife makes quick work of dicing sweet potatoes and onions.
  • Wooden Spoon or Silicone Spatula Best for breaking up meat and stirring without scratching your pan.
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons For precise seasoning and liquid measurements in every variation.
  • Vegetable Peeler Speeds up peeling and keeps sweet potato prep tidy.
  • 1-2 Mixing Bowls Ideal for holding chopped ingredients or combining spices.
  • Oven-Safe Baking Dish Needed for casseroles or the shepherd’s pie variation.
  • Lid or Aluminum Foil Helps retain moisture during simmering or oven baking.
  • Several Airtight Food Storage Containers Perfect for leftovers, meal prep, and freezing portions.

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb Lean ground beef 85/15 recommended
  • 3 Large sweet potatoes About 2 lb total
  • 2 Onions Finely diced
  • 4 Garlic cloves Minced
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil Cold-pressed preferred
  • 1 cup Broth Beef or vegetable
  • Salt and pepper To taste
  • Cumin paprika, chili powder For warmth and depth

Instructions
 

  • Prep the Sweet Potatoes: Peel and dice into ½-inch cubes for even cooking.
  • Brown the Ground Beef: Heat oil, sear beef until browned and caramelized.
  • Add Aromatics: Stir in onions and garlic, cook until soft and fragrant.
  • Season and Combine: Add sweet potatoes and spices. Stir to coat.
  • Simmer: Pour in broth, cover, and simmer until potatoes are fork-tender (15–20 min).
  • Finish: Customize per variation—bake, stuff, top, or stir in add-ins.

Notes

📊 Nutrition (per 1.5 cup serving, approximate)

  • Calories: 400 kcal
  • Protein: 28g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fat: 18g
  • Vitamin A: 400% DV
  • Iron: 35% DV
Keyword Comfort food, Easy skillet dinners, Ground beef sweet potato recipes, Healthy beef dinners, One-pot meals