Description
Hearty beef and sweet potato hash delivers comfort on a plate with rich, satisfying flavors from a perfect blend of tender meat and caramelized vegetables. Rustic skillet magic brings warmth to your table, inviting you to savor every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (1 lb) lean ground beef
Vegetables:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (optional)
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon (½ tsp) chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup beef broth or water (optional)
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed (optional)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Warm a spacious skillet over medium-high temperature, drizzling olive oil across the surface to create an even coating for cooking.
- Transform sweet potatoes into uniform cubes, finely chop onions, and prepare bell peppers while ensuring black beans are thoroughly rinsed and drained.
- Introduce diced onions into the heated skillet, allowing them to become translucent and release their aromatic essence, which occurs within 3-4 minutes.
- Infuse the skillet with minced garlic, releasing its fragrant notes for approximately 30 seconds, then introduce ground beef, systematically fragmenting the meat with a wooden utensil until achieving a rich, golden-brown coloration.
- Incorporate cubed sweet potatoes alongside an ensemble of spices – ground cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper – thoroughly mixing to ensure a comprehensive spice distribution.
- If the mixture appears parched, introduce beef broth or water, reducing heat to medium-low, then cover and allow the ingredients to meld and soften for 12-15 minutes, periodically stirring to prevent adherence.
- During the final cooking phase, integrate bell peppers and black beans, maintaining their structural integrity while thoroughly warming them.
- Eliminate excess liquid by removing the lid and allowing the mixture to gently reduce for an additional 2-3 minutes, concentrating flavors.
- For an indulgent finale, scatter shredded cheese across the surface, permitting it to melt luxuriously, and crown the dish with freshly chopped cilantro or parsley as a vibrant garnish.
Notes
- Customize your hash by adding bell peppers or black beans for extra nutrition and flavor variety.
- Ensure ground beef is thoroughly browned to develop rich, deep flavors and prevent any raw meat texture.
- Use medium-low heat during simmering to help sweet potatoes soften without burning or sticking to the skillet.
- Check potato tenderness by piercing with a fork; they should be soft but not mushy for perfect texture.
- Optional cheese melting adds creamy richness, while fresh herbs provide bright, fresh finishing notes.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container and reheated in a skillet for best texture restoration.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg