Easy Beef Sweet Potato (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Protein & Seasonings
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1 pound lean ground beef (ground turkey works great too)
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
→ Vegetables & Cooking Base
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2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
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2 cups fresh carrots, peeled and diced
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2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 1 large or 2 medium)
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (use 1/2 teaspoon for extra heat)
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1 cup beef broth or stock
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1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and diced
# Instructions:
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add your ground beef. Break it up with a wooden spoon or spatula as it cooks, stirring occasionally until it's nicely browned all over.
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Sprinkle in the salt, black pepper, chili powder, onion powder, basil, and minced garlic. Give everything a good stir and let it cook for another minute until the garlic becomes fragrant and golden. Transfer the seasoned beef to a plate and set aside.
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Pour the oil into the same skillet and let it heat up. Add your diced sweet potatoes and carrots, then season with salt, chili powder, ground ginger, onion powder, and red pepper flakes. Keep the heat at medium-high to get some nice caramelization on the vegetables. Stir frequently and cook for 5-10 minutes until the edges start to turn golden brown.
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Lower the heat to medium and return the cooked beef to the pan. Pour in the beef broth and add the diced Brussels sprouts. Give everything a gentle stir, then cover the skillet and let it simmer for 5-8 minutes, or until the Brussels sprouts reach your preferred tenderness.
# Notes:
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This hearty skillet serves 4 people as a complete meal, or can stretch to 6 servings when paired with additional sides
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Feel free to leave the sweet potato skins on if you prefer extra texture and nutrients
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Ground turkey makes an excellent substitute for beef in this recipe