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Tex-Mex Sweetpotato Beef Skillet

Recipe courtesy of Meredith Bernard of “This Farm Wife” on behalf of the North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 2 medium sweetpotatoes
  • 3 bell peppers combination of red, yellow and orange
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter divided
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 can Mexi-corn or Southwest corn
  • 1 tablespoon Southwest seasoning
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Rinse and scrub sweetpotatoes to clean. Chop into 1/2-inch cubes. Dice bell pepper and onion. Set aside.
  • In skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil or butter.
  • Add garlic and saute until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
  • Add ground beef, breaking apart and stirring until cooked through, 5-7 minutes. Remove garlic and beef to covered bowl or plate; set aside.
  • In same skillet, add remaining oil or butter. Saute peppers, onion and sweetpotatoes until slightly tender.
  • Pour in broth, diced tomatoes and tomato sauce; cover and simmer 12-15 minutes.
  • Stir in cooked beef and corn. Cook until liquid reduces and mixture thickens slightly. Add seasoning and salt and pepper, to taste.

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