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Beef & sweet potato skillet
Savory beef, tender sweet potato, and a little chili warmth.
One skilletWeeknight
Ingredients
Let’s make it
- Heat oil in a deep skillet. Cook onion and bell pepper over medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Add beef and cook, breaking up clumps, until it reaches 160°F (71°C), about 8 minutes. Carefully drain excess fat.
- Stir in sweet potatoes, paprika, cumin, salt, and water. Cover and cook on medium-low for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- When potatoes are tender, uncover and let excess liquid evaporate for 2–3 minutes. Top with cilantro.
Why it’s in this collection
- High Protein: Calculated protein estimate from raw 90%-lean ground beef alone: 454 g × 20 g protein per 100 g ÷ 4 portions = at least 22.7 g per portion using this USDA reference. Other ingredients are not counted in this minimum. USDA reference
- Paleo: Reviewed ingredients are meat or fish, vegetables, herbs, spices, and olive oil. No grains, legumes, dairy, refined sugar, syrups, or unverified sauce. Use olives packed only in water/salt where listed. Supporting reference
Calculations are estimates from the specified ingredients and portions. Brands, trimming, substitutions, and cooking losses change the result. This is recipe guidance, not individualized nutrition or medical advice.
Times are estimates. Images illustrate the dish; check ingredients and portions for your needs.
Use a food thermometer for meat, fish, and egg dishes. Refrigerate perishable food within 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F (32°C). Reheat leftovers to 165°F (74°C). Safe cooking temperatures · USDA leftover guidance
