Dinner for 5
Ground Beef Zucchini Sweet Potato Skillet
$8.93for 430 minServes 5
Ground beef, sweet potatoes, zucchini, and vegetables simmer together while cauliflower rice cooks alongside.
Photo: primaverakitchen.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Ground beef, 1 lb$5.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $5.49Typical price |
 | Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.15 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.20Typical price |
 | Bell peppers, 0.15 lb$2.49/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.39Typical price |
 | Sweet potatoes, 0.8 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.8 lb | $1.01Typical price |
 | Zucchini and summer squash, 0.5 lb$1.79/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.90Typical price |
 | Tomato paste and sauce, 2.75 oz$0.10/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $0.28Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
 | Cauliflower, 0.75$3.29 each typical | 0.75 | $2.40Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $11.16 | ||
Swaps
- Swap ground beef for ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilMustard, mayo, ketchupDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 30 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 5servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeGluten-freeHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinnersFall
$2.23 per serving$8.93 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 cup onions
- 1/2 cup red bell peppers
- 2 1/2 cups sweet potatoes
- 1/4 cup beef broth or water
- 1 zucchini
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1/3 cup tomato passata or tomato sauce of your choice
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper (optional)
- salt and black pepper to taste (optional)
- fresh parsley (optional)
- 5 cups cauliflower rice
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the beef, onion, bell pepper, and garlic for 7 minutes, until the beef reaches 160 F.
- Stir in the sweet potatoes and water, cover the skillet, and cook for 10 minutes.
- Add the zucchini, mustard, tomato sauce, oregano, and crushed red pepper, then cook for 6 minutes.
- Cook the cauliflower rice in a second large skillet over medium heat for 7 minutes.
- Season both skillets with salt and pepper, then cook the beef mixture until the vegetables are tender.
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