Dinner for 4

Tex-Mex Beef Sweet Potato Skillet

Name: Tex-Mex Beef Sweet Potato Skillet
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 large red onion; 1 lb ground beef; 2 cloves garlic; 1 1/2 tsp cumin; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp chili powder; salt and pepper to taste (optional); 1 large red bell pepper; 4 oz can green chiles; 2 cups peeled and finely chopped sweet potatoes; 15 oz canned diced tomatoes; 1/4 cup water; 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese; fresh cilantro for garnish (optional); sliced avocado for garnish (optional); lime wedges

$12.22for 430 minServes 4

Ground beef and sweet potatoes cook with peppers, tomatoes, green chiles, and spices before being topped with cheddar.

Tex-Mex Beef Sweet Potato Skillet with its ingredients

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Red onions, 0.65 lb$1.49/lb typical	0.65 lb	$0.93Typical price
	Ground beef, 1 lb$5.49/lb typical	1 lb	$5.49Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.45 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.45 lb	$1.17Typical price
	Enchilada, 4 oz$0.16/oz typical	4 oz	$0.64Typical price
	Sweet potatoes, 0.65 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.65 lb	$0.81Typical price
	Canned tomatoes, 15 oz$0.08/oz typical	15 oz	$1.20Typical price
	Cheddar and shredded cheese, 2 oz$0.30/oz typical	2 oz	$0.60Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
	Avocados, 0.25$1.29 each typical	0.25	$0.32Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 0.5$0.60 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$12.22

Swaps

Swap ground beef for ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
Swap red onions for onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

30 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$$typical cost tier

American Gluten-free High-protein Family Dinners Fall

Typical price

$3.05 per serving$12.22 for 4

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Ingredients

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 large red onion
1 lb ground beef
2 cloves garlic
1 1/2 tsp cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp chili powder
salt and pepper to taste (optional)
1 large red bell pepper
4 oz can green chiles
2 cups peeled and finely chopped sweet potatoes
15 oz canned diced tomatoes
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
sliced avocado for garnish (optional)
lime wedges

Steps

Heat the oil in a large skillet and cook the onion and ground beef for 7 minutes until the beef reaches 160 F.
Add the garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, bell pepper, and green chiles, then cook for 3 minutes.
Stir in the sweet potatoes, diced tomatoes, and water, then cover and simmer for 12 minutes.
Remove the lid and cook for 3 minutes until the sweet potatoes are tender and the liquid thickens.
Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle on the cheddar, and cover for 2 minutes to melt it.
Serve with the lime wedges.

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