Description
One-Pan Tex-Mex Sweet Potato Hash is a flavorful, easy-to-make skillet dish featuring lean ground beef, diced sweet potatoes, bell peppers, black beans, and bold Tex-Mex spices, perfect for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 3 cups)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper (red, green, or yellow), diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeño, diced (optional, for heat)
- 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup canned diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 2 tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 lime, cut into wedges (for serving)
- ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack, optional)
- 2 fried or poached eggs (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Begin by preparing your ingredients: dice the sweet potatoes into small, uniform cubes, chop the onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño (if using), and mince the garlic. Have your spices ready.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula as it browns for 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute to let the flavors bloom, then transfer the seasoned beef to a plate and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add a bit more oil if needed. Toss in the diced sweet potatoes. Cook for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften and lightly brown.
- Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño (if using) to the skillet with the sweet potatoes. Sauté for another 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Return the cooked ground beef to the skillet. Add the rinsed black beans and the canned diced tomatoes with green chilies. Mix everything thoroughly and let it simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the ingredients to heat through.
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Garnish generously with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges. For an extra touch, top with shredded cheese or a fried/poached egg.
Notes
- Jalapeño is optional for adjustable heat level.
- Shredded cheese and eggs are optional toppings for added richness.
- This dish is naturally gluten-free.