The #1 Secret to a Perfect Ground Beef Brussels Sprouts Sweet Potato Skillet
A flavor-packed one-pan wonder with savory beef, roasted Brussels sprouts, and caramelized sweet potatoes. Ready in 30 minutes—perfect for weeknights!
Equipment
- 12-inch cast iron skillet
Ingredients
For the Beef
- 1 pound lean ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.75 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
For the Veggies & Skillet
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 2 cups carrots peeled and diced
- 2 cups sweet potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 teaspoon salt for veggies
- 1 teaspoon chili powder for veggies
- 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger key flavor booster
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder for veggies
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper use ½ tsp for more heat
- 1 cup beef stock or broth
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts trimmed and diced
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat, then stir in spices (chili powder, basil, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic). Cook 1 minute until fragrant. Transfer to a bowl.
- Heat oil in the same skillet. Add carrots and sweet potatoes. Season with salt, chili powder, ginger, onion powder, and red pepper. Sauté 5-10 minutes until lightly caramelized.
- Return beef to skillet. Add beef stock and Brussels sprouts. Cover and simmer 5-8 minutes until sprouts are tender-crisp and sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
- Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Meal Prep Tip: Double the recipe and store portions in airtight containers for 3-4 days. Reheat in a skillet with a splash of broth.
Secret Flavor Boost: The ground ginger with sweet potatoes is a game-changer—don't skip it!