Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Prepare the sweet potatoes by peeling and dicing them into small cubes, about 1/2 inch in size.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and break it apart with spatula as it cooks. Season with salt and pepper and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add diced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the diced sweet potatoes to the skillet and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start softening.
- Sprinkle chili powder and cumin over the sweet potatoes and stir well to coat.
- Stir in the diced bell peppers, black beans, and corn. Mix everything together and cook for another 5-7 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Return the cooked ground beef to the skillet, mix well, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped cilantro if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
Choose firm sweet potatoes without soft spots. Dice into 1/2 inch cubes for even cooking. Orange-fleshed sweet potatoes are sweeter and creamier. Can be prepared a day in advance for meal prep. Pre-cook sweet potatoes in microwave for quicker cooking.
