Do sweet potatoes go with beef

Yes. Their natural sweetness balances the savory flavor of beef and creates a satisfying combination.

Are ground beef and potatoes healthy

When made with lean ground beef and plenty of vegetables, this dish can be part of a balanced and nutritious diet.

Season the meat early and allow it to brown properly. Browning develops a richer taste and improves texture.

Sweet potatoes provide more vitamin A and fiber compared to white potatoes, while still being a good source of complex carbohydrates.

They can be part of a weight loss plan because they are nutrient dense, satisfying, and naturally sweet without added sugar.

Make ground beef and sweet potato in skillet casserole stuffed or slow cooker style. Get the recipe and start cooking your favorite tonight.

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Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef. Break into crumbles and cook until browned.
Season beef with salt, pepper, chili powder, onion powder, and dried basil. Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute. Remove beef and set aside.
Add olive oil to the skillet. Sauté sweet potatoes and carrots with salt, chili powder, ground ginger, onion powder, and crushed red pepper for 5–10 minutes until edges brown.
Return beef to skillet. Pour in beef stock and add Brussels sprouts. Stir well.
Reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook for 5–8 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot.
For Casserole: Follow steps 1–2, transfer to baking dish, top with cheese, and bake at 375°F for 20–25 minutes.
For Stuffed Sweet Potato: Bake 4 sweet potatoes at 400°F for 45–60 minutes, slice open, fluff insides, and top with beef mixture.
For Slow Cooker: Brown beef (optional), place all ingredients in slow cooker, cook on low 4–6 hours or high 2–3 hours.

Cut sweet potatoes evenly for even cooking. Toast spices before adding liquids to deepen flavor. Avoid overcrowding the pan for better browning.