Cumin-Braised Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-08 · Updated 2026-04-08

Tender ground beef and roasted sweet potatoes simmered in a warm cumin-spiced broth, perfect for a hearty weeknight meal. This mexican-inspired one pot (whole30) ready in about 40 minutes pairs lean ground beef, large, diced onion, minced garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, lean ground beef
• 2 medium, peeled and diced (1/2 inch) sweet potatoes
• 1 large, diced onion
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/4 cup beef broth
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking into small pieces (5 minutes).
2. Step 2: Add onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic, ground cumin, and paprika, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add diced sweet potatoes, beef broth, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Stir to combine.
4. Step 4: Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring once, until sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
5. Step 5: Stir in remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and chopped cilantro before serving.