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Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet

INGREDIENTS

BEEF

  • 1 lb lean ground beef, Can use ground turkey if preferred.
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic, minced
 

VEGGIES

  • 2 tbsp olive or avocado oil
  • 2 cups carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and diced, This is about 1 large potato or 2 medium potatoes. You're welcome to leave unpeeled if you like.
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper, Use 1/2 tsp for more heat.
  • 1 cup beef stock or broth
  • 1 lb brussels sprouts, diced
 
 

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Add your ground beef (or turkey) to a large skillet on the stovetop. Use a spatula to crumble the meat. Cook on medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until browned.
  • Stir in salt, pepper, chili powder, onion powder, basil, and minced garlic. Sauté for one more minute so garlic is golden in color. Remove beef and garlic from pan and set aside.
  • Add the oil to the skillet. Once hot, add diced sweet potatoes and carrots. Season with salt, chili powder, ground ginger, onion powder, and crushed red pepper flakes. Make sure you're still at medium-high because we want to get some browning on those veggies. Sauté for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until sides of potatoes have browned.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Add beef stock and diced brussels sprouts. Stir. Cover and simmer for 5 to 8 minutes, or until brussels sprouts are tender to your liking.

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