Sheet Pan Spiced Ground Beef with Sweet Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

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A vibrant one-pan dinner featuring savory ground beef with warming spices and caramelized sweet potatoes, ready in 40 minutes. This American-inspired meal-prep recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs ground beef, sweet potatoes, olive oil 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz ground beef
2 medium, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes sweet potatoes
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium, finely diced onion
3 cloves, minced garlic
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 (14 oz) can, undrained diced tomatoes
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss 12 oz sweet potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper on a sheet pan, then roast for 15 minutes until edges are golden.
Step 2: While potatoes roast, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 medium diced onion and cook for 5 minutes until translucent, then add 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp cumin, and 1 tsp smoked paprika; stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 3: Add 12 oz ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook for 5 minutes until no longer pink. Pour in 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes and 1/2 cup chicken broth; simmer for 5 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
Step 4: Stir in 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, then transfer the beef mixture to the sheet pan with roasted sweet potatoes. Toss to coat evenly and bake for 5 more minutes until heated through.