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Tex-Mex Sweet Potato Hash with Ground Beef

  • Author: christina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 4
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Description

Delight in this vibrant Tex-Mex Sweet Potato Hash with Ground Beef, a hearty and easy dish that bursts with flavor, perfect for any meal of the day.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (any color)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Peel and dice sweet potatoes into small cubes. Chop bell peppers and onion.
  2. Sauté the Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and bell peppers. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Add the Sweet Potatoes: Stir in the diced sweet potatoes to the skillet. Cook for about 10 minutes until they begin to soften.
  4. Cook the Ground Beef: Push vegetables aside in the skillet and add ground beef. Cook until browned, about 5 minutes, breaking it apart as it cooks.
  5. Season It Up: Sprinkle taco seasoning over the mixture and add minced garlic. Stir thoroughly and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  6. Serve It Right: Transfer to plates or a serving dish, topping with fresh cilantro.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg

Keywords: - For added crunch, consider adding black beans. - Swap sweet potatoes for regular potatoes if preferred. - A dash of hot sauce can spice things up!