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Cheesy Tex-Mex Ground Beef Sweet Potato Skillet

Cheesy Tex-Mex Ground Beef & Sweet Potato Skillet

A savory one-skillet dinner combining seasoned ground beef, tender sweet potatoes, poblano peppers, and gooey melted cheese with bold Tex-Mex flavors. Ready in 40 minutes with easy cleanup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican, Tex-Mex
Calories: 512
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef preferably 85/15 lean
  • 1/2 cup onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cups sweet potatoes cubed into 1/2-inch pieces (about 2 medium potatoes)
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning or 1 packet
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 whole poblano pepper seeded and diced
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar, Mexican blend, or queso asadero
  • cilantro, avocado, and sour cream for serving (optional)

Equipment

  • Large nonstick skillet with lid
  • Spatula
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. In a large nonstick skillet, brown the ground beef and diced onions over medium heat for about 10 minutes until meat is no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in cubed sweet potatoes, taco seasoning, water, frozen corn, and diced poblano pepper, mixing well to coat everything in the seasoning.
  3. Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce heat to medium-low. Let cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
  4. Remove the lid and continue cooking over medium-low heat for 3-5 minutes, allowing the remaining liquid to evaporate and the mixture to thicken.
  5. Turn off heat and top with shredded cheese. Cover the skillet for 2-3 minutes to let the cheese melt completely.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh cilantro, sliced avocado, and dollops of sour cream if desired.
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Notes

This skillet is incredibly versatile - serve it over rice, with tortilla chips, scooped into tacos, or wrapped in burritos. For meal prep, store in airtight containers for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Use lean beef for lower fat content and cube sweet potatoes evenly for consistent cooking. Adjust spice level by choosing mild or hot taco seasoning based on preference.
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