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Southwest Beef & Sweet Potato Skillet

613 kcal | 59g Protein | 35g Carbohydrates | 26g Fat
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Carb Potatoes
Protein Beef
Servings 4
Calorie 600-800 Calories

Equipment

Ingredients
  

For the BEEF:

  • 2 lbs Lean ground beef
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1.5 tbsp Chili powder
  • 1/2 tbsp Cumin
  • 1/2 tbsp Garlic powder
  • 1/2 tbsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 4 Cloves Garlic minced

For the Extras:

  • 3 cups Sweet potato diced
  • 14.5 oz Fire roasted diced tomatoes 1 can
  • 4 oz Diced green chiles 1 can
  • 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp Water
  • 1 tbsp Chili powder
  • 1/2 tbsp Cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the ground beef & diced onion & crumble the beef with a wooden spoon or utensil of choice. Add the below seasonings.
    2 lbs Lean ground beef, 1 medium Onion, 1 tbsp Olive oil, 1.5 tbsp Chili powder, 1/2 tbsp Cumin, 1/2 tbsp Garlic powder, 1/2 tbsp Paprika, 1 tsp Salt, 1 tsp Pepper
  • When the beef is nearly cooked, add the garlic & cook for another minute. Afterwards, pour onto a plate & wipe out the skillet.
    4 Cloves Garlic
  • Add the diced sweet potato, fire roasted tomatoes, green chiles, water, & the below seasonings. Stir everything together, then cover with a lid. Turn the heat to medium-low & simmer for about 20 minutes (until the sweet potatoes are tender).
    3 cups Sweet potato, 14.5 oz Fire roasted diced tomatoes, 4 oz Diced green chiles, 2 tbsp Water, 1 tbsp Chili powder, 1/2 tbsp Cumin, 1/2 tsp Salt, 1 tsp Pepper
  • Add the ground beef back into the skillet & stir everything until well-combined. Top with shredded cheese & cover the skillet until the cheese is melted (about 3 to 4 minutes). Enjoy!
    1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese

Nutrition

Calories: 613kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 59gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 169mgSodium: 1900mgPotassium: 1383mgFiber: 7gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 16815IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 338mgIron: 9mg
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