Categories 30 Minutes or Less, Beef Recipes, Dinner Recipes, Easy Recipes, Family-Friendly Meals

Ground Beef Zucchini Sweet Potato Skillet

by Annmarie

This Ground Beef Zucchini Sweet Potato Skillet is the kind of quick, wholesome dinner that saves your entire evening. It’s packed with hearty ground beef, tender zucchini, and naturally sweet pops of sweet potato—everything cooks together in perfect harmony for a meal that feels comforting and nourishing. Even better, it’s totally gluten-free and loaded with real-food ingredients that make you feel good after eating.

And honestly? The convenience is unbeatable. One pan, less than 30 minutes, and boom—dinner’s ready. No mountain of dishes, no fuss, just a flavorful, satisfying skillet meal you’ll want to keep in your weeknight rotation. Perfect for busy nights, hungry families, and anyone who wants delicious food without the hassle.

Ground Beef Zucchini Sweet Potato Skillet

Ground Beef Zucchini Sweet Potato Skillet

Ground Beef Zucchini Sweet Potato Skillet

This Ground Beef Zucchini Sweet Potato Skillet is the kind of quick, wholesome dinner that saves your entire evening. It’s packed with hearty ground beef, tender zucchini, and naturally sweet pops of sweet potato—everything cooks together in perfect harmony for a meal that feels comforting and nourishing.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • ½ cup onions diced (cut very small)
  • ½ cup red bell peppers diced
  • 2½ cups sweet potatoes diced
  • ¼ cup beef broth or water
  • 1 medium zucchini quartered
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ⅓ cup tomato passata or tomato sauce of your choice
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper optional
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped, for garnishing

For the meal Prep:

  • 5 cups cauliflower rice

Instructions

Step-By-Step Instructions

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Notes

  • You can swap the ground beef for any other ground meat.
  • Feel free to swap the red bell peppers for any other colour.
  • Make sure the sweet potatoes are diced uniformly, so they cook evenly.
  • To store: Store the meal prep in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
  • To reheat: You can reheat this meal prep in the microwave. 

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