Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium red onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 can diced green chiles
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup water or broth
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the beef is no longer pink.
- Add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper for 30 seconds.
- Add diced bell pepper, green chiles, sweet potatoes, and tomatoes, then pour in water.
- Cover and let it simmer for about 15 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top and cover until melted.
- Serve with cilantro, avocado, and lime juice as toppings.
Notes
This recipe is forgiving; feel free to swap ground beef for turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg