Southwest Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet

4 servings

35 min

A one-skillet ground beef and sweet potato braise with tomatoes, chiles, and melted cheddar.

prepPeel and dice sweet potatoes
1 tablespoon / 15 ml olive oil	Heat oil, cook beef & onion until nearly done		Stir in beef mixture, top with cheese, cover 1 min	Top with cilantro & serve
1/2 cup / 120 g diced onion
1 pound / 450 g lean ground beef
3 teaspoons chili powder (for the beef)
1 teaspoon ground cumin (for the beef)
Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon grated garlic
2 cups / 400 g peeled and diced sweet potatoes	Add garlic, cook 1 min, transfer to plate
14.5 ounce / 410 g can fire roasted diced tomatoes	Wipe skillet, add sweet potato, tomatoes, chiles, water & spices	Simmer covered 20 min until sweet potatoes tender
4 ounces / 115 g canned diced green chiles
1/4 cup / 60 ml water
2 teaspoons chili powder (for the vegetables)
1 teaspoon ground cumin (for the vegetables)
1/2 cup / 60 g shredded cheddar cheese
Cilantro for garnish (optional)

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