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Ground beef zucchini sweet potato skillet in a rustic cast iron pan, served next to cauliflower rice in a glass meal prep container.
Josefine Balker

Ground Beef Zucchini Sweet Potato Skillet

This Ground Beef Zucchini Sweet Potato Skillet is a one-pan wonder packed with flavor and nutrition. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, it’s gluten-free, Whole30-friendly, and comes together in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 5 meals
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Skillet Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup onions diced
  • 1/2 cup red bell peppers diced
  • 2.5 cups sweet potatoes diced
  • 1/4 cup beef broth or water
  • 1 medium zucchini quartered
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/3 cup tomato passata
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper optional
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • fresh parsley chopped for garnish
Meal Prep
  • 5 cups cauliflower rice

Equipment

  • Cast Iron Skillet

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and garlic. Cook, breaking up the meat, for about 7 minutes until browned. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add onions and red bell peppers. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add more oil if needed.
  3. Add diced sweet potatoes and beef broth. Cover and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sweet potatoes are tender.
  4. Add zucchini and cook for another 3 minutes until tender.
  5. Return cooked beef to the skillet. Stir in Dijon mustard, tomato passata, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve, or divide over cauliflower rice in meal prep containers.

Notes

This dish is great for meal prep and stays fresh in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can also freeze the mixture for up to 2 months.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 18 g
  • Protein: 26 g
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg
  • Sodium: 420 mg
  • Potassium: 680 mg
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Vitamin A: 9800 IU
  • Vitamin C: 45 mg
  • Calcium: 45 mg
  • Iron: 3.5 mg