Description
This Ground Beef & Sweet Potato Hash is a hearty, nutritious one-pan meal perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Made with lean ground beef, tender sweet potatoes, and colorful vegetables, it’s packed with flavor, protein, and fiber. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a simple, gluten-free recipe ideal for meal prep or busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes, chopped parsley, fried egg for topping
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add sweet potatoes and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally until softened and lightly browned. Transfer to a plate.
- In the same skillet, cook ground beef until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until veggies are tender.
- Stir in sweet potatoes, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Cook for another 2–3 minutes to combine flavors.
- Garnish with parsley and top with a fried egg if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef (85/15) for flavor without too much fat.
- Swap ground beef for turkey or a plant-based option if preferred.
- Add spinach or kale for extra greens and nutrients.
- Great as a breakfast hash or stuffed in wraps for lunch.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 5g
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g