One-Pot Spiced Beef and Sweet Potato Hash
A quick one-pot dish combining ground beef with sweet potatoes and warming spices for a hearty Whole30-friendly meal. This american-inspired whole30 (whole30, gluten free) ready in about 30 minutes pairs ground beef, olive oil, medium yellow onion, diced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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 ground beef
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and sauté for 4 minutes until translucent.
- Step 2: Add 3 cloves minced garlic, 1 tsp ground cumin, and 1 tsp smoked paprika to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add 1 lb ground beef and season with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook, breaking up the beef with a spoon, for 6-8 minutes until browned.
- Step 4: Stir in 2 medium diced sweet potatoes and cook for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are tender and slightly caramelized.
- Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle with 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does One-Pot Spiced Beef and Sweet Potato Hash take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (10 min prep + 20 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover One-Pot Spiced Beef and Sweet Potato Hash?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep ground beef from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in One-Pot Spiced Beef and Sweet Potato Hash?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale One-Pot Spiced Beef and Sweet Potato Hash for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is One-Pot Spiced Beef and Sweet Potato Hash whole30?
Yes — this recipe is tagged whole30, gluten free based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
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