Southwest Ground Beef Sweet Potato (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1/2 cup diced onion
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450 grams lean ground beef
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2 cups peeled and diced sweet potatoes
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410 grams canned fire-roasted diced tomatoes
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113 grams canned diced green chiles
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1/4 cup water
→ Seasonings
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5 teaspoons chili powder, divided
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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1 teaspoon grated garlic
→ Toppings
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1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish (optional)
# Instructions:
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and diced onion. Break up the beef with a wooden spoon, season with 3 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook until beef is nearly cooked through.
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Stir in grated garlic and cook for 1 minute. Transfer beef mixture to a plate. Wipe out the skillet.
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Add diced sweet potatoes, fire-roasted tomatoes, green chiles, water, remaining 2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, salt, and pepper to skillet. Stir to combine, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
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Return beef mixture to the skillet with the sweet potato and vegetable mixture. Stir well to combine.
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Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the mixture. Cover and let stand for 1 minute until cheese melts. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
# Notes:
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For even cooking, ensure sweet potato cubes are cut to similar size. Use lean ground beef to reduce excess grease.