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Ground Beef Sweet Potato Skillet Bake - One Pan Comfort Food

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef (85/15 or 90/10 works well)
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2 inch cubes (about 4 cups)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup beef broth or water
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the oven rack in the middle position.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large oven safe skillet over medium high heat. A 12 inch cast iron skillet works perfectly. Add the diced onion and cook for 3 minutes until it starts to soften.
  3. Add the ground beef to the skillet. Break it up with a wooden spoon. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the beef is fully browned. Drain off any excess fat if needed.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until the spices are fragrant.
  5. Add the diced sweet potatoes and drained tomatoes. Pour in the beef broth. Stir everything together so the sweet potatoes are evenly coated with the spices and juices.
  6. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. This should take about 2 minutes. Then spread the mixture into an even layer in the skillet.
  7. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes.
  8. Remove the skillet from the oven. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Return to the oven and bake for another 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Let the skillet bake rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if you like.