Mexican Sweet Potato Skillet (Paleo, Whole30)

This Mexican Sweet Potato Skillet is an easy weeknight dinner that is ready in just 30 minutes! Made with taco seasoned ground beef, sweet potatoes, bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes to bring you all the Mexican flavors. It can be eaten as is, over cauliflower rice, or on a bed of mixed greens. Makes for great leftovers or meal prep too!

WHY I LOVE THIS SWEET POTATO SKILLET RECIPE:

• It’s a tasty grain free option for all the taco lovers out there! Sweet potatoes add the perfect amount of “sweetness” to this dish. You won’t even miss the taco shells!
• Perfect for meal prep, leftovers, and kid friendly too!
• It’s an easy weeknight dinner that can be made in just 30 minutes!
• This healthy dish is incredibly versatile and can be served with any of your favorite Mexican toppings or add-ins. My favorites are avocado, and white rice!

INGREDIENTS YOU NEED:

• Sweet potato: You need a large sweet potato that when diced will make 2-3 cups.
• Onion
• Garlic
• Ground beef
• Diced tomatoes
• Bell pepper
• Diced green chiles
• Seasonings: chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, sea salt. If you have pre-made taco seasoning available, I recommend using 4 tablespoons (or 2 taco seasoning packets) because this recipe calls for 2 pounds of ground beef.
• Toppings: avocado, red cabbage, cilantro, jalapeños

MEXICAN SWEET POTATO SKILLET: FAQS

MORE SWEET POTATO RECIPES:

• Easy Paleo Taco Casserole
• Paleo Breakfast Casserole with Sweet Potatoes, Bacon, Eggs, and Veggies (Whole30)
• Paleo Sloppy Joes with Sweet Potatoes (Whole30)
• Instant Pot Sweet Potato Chili (Paleo, Whole30)

Mexican Sweet Potato Skillet (Paleo, Whole30)

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• Author: Abbey Blackwell
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 8 1x
• Diet: Gluten Free

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This Sweet Potato Skillet is an easy weeknight dinner that is ready in just 30 minutes! Made with taco seasoned ground beef, sweet potatoes, bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes to bring you all the Mexican flavors. It can be eaten as is, over cauliflower rice, or on a bed of mixed greens. Makes for great leftovers or meal prep too!

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Ingredients

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For the meat mixture:

• 1 large sweet potato, diced into 1″ cubes, (about 2 – 3 cups)
• 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  
• 1/2 medium red onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
  
• 2 pounds grass-fed ground beef
• 1– (14.5 oz) can fire roasted diced tomatoes
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 1– (4 oz) can diced green chiles
• sliced avocado, to garnish
• chopped cilantro, to garnish
• red cabbage, to garnish

For the seasoning:

• 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1/2 tablespoon cumin
• 1/2 tablespoon paprika
• 1/2 tablespoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper
• 1 teaspoon sea salt

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Toss sweet potatoes with avocado oil, and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until tender.
2. Gather seasonings into a small bowl or ramekin. Heat avocado oil over medium heat in a large sized skillet. Sauté garlic and onions for 2-3 minutes, and then add the ground beef. Brown beef, breaking up chunks, until no longer pink. Add the seasonings, diced tomatoes, and diced green chiles to the meat mixture in the skillet. Simmer the mixture over low-medium heat in the skillet for 5-7 minutes.
3. Turn burner heat off. Stir in chopped bell pepper, and cooked sweet potatoes in skillet. Serve hot and garnish with chopped cilantro, a squeeze of lime juice, sliced avocado, and chopped red cabbage.

Equipment

All Clad Stainless Steel Fry Pan

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Notes

Storage: store in an air-tight glass container for up to 5 days.

Reheat: to reheat, place in the microwave, covered, for up to 1 minute.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Category: Main Dish
• Method: Oven
• Cuisine: Mexican

Keywords: healthy taco skillet, paleo taco skillet, sweet potato skillet recipe