Name: Sweet Potato Taco Skillet
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 2-3 sweet potatoes; 1 white onion; 2 cups diced tomatoes; 1 bell pepper; 1 cup black beans; 2-3 cloves of garlic; 1 tbsp chili powder; 1 tsp cumin; 1 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tsp pepper; 2 cups shredded cheese; sour cream or taco sauce, for serving; cilantro, garnish; avocado, garnish; jalapeno, optional

This delicious one skillet sweet potato taco skillet is an easy and healthy meal to fuel your family on a weekday night.

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It’s no secret that our family loves Mexican food. The flavours and accessibility make it a staple for a big, busy family. When we are on the go, meals that can be put together and cooked quickly are a godsend.

This dish is all the best parts of a taco, without the fuss of creating a detailed meal. Simply add everything into the skillet and bake! It’s perfect for those busy weeknights when you would rather do anything but cook.

Why you will love this Beef and Sweet Potato Taco Skillet

This easy, beef and sweet potato taco skillet takes all the fuss and anxiety out of creating a healthy, home cooked meal. Add in all of your go-to taco toppings to completely customize this simple, one skillet meal.

This taco skillet is all the best parts of tacos in one bite!

What you need to make this recipe

Ground beef or venison

Sweet potatoes

Onions

Garlic

Diced tomatoes

Black beans

Bell peppers

Cheese

Chili powder

Salt

Pepper

Cumin

Cilantro, garnish

Jalapeno, optional

Sour cream, for serving

Taco sauce, for serving

Avocado, for serving

How to make this Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet

Begin preheating the oven to 400°F.

When the cast iron is hot, begin browning the beef. The beef is fully cooked when there is no longer any visible pink.

Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Add them into the skillet with the beef and mix with a wooden spoon.

Next, add in the diced bell peppers, tomatoes, beans and sweet potatoes.

Season with the chili powder, salt, pepper and cumin. Mix together well.

Shred the cheddar cheese and evenly sprinkle it across the top of the skillet. Remove the skillet from the stove top and place it into the oven.

Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted and the sweet potatoes can easily be pierced by a fork.

Tips and Tricks

Taco skillets make great make ahead meals. Make this skillet ahead of time and store the beef and sweet potato taco mixture in a container or reusable zippered bag and then place it into the fridge. When you are ready to cook, place the taco filling into a skillet or casserole dish, cover with cheese and bake until the cheese is melted. Alternatively, you can freeze the taco skillet and allow it to defrost before baking.

For a handheld option, use the taco filling in a pie crust like one of my delicious meat pies! You can find the process here.

Add all your favourite fresh toppings onto the skillet after baking! We love to top our taco skillets with taco sauce, black olives, green onions, fresh cilantro and chunky guacamole.

Yield: 6 servings