Artificial Flavors Free Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet
This hearty one-pan meal brings together golden sweet potatoes, savory ground beef, and a warm spice blend that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. Every ingredient here is exactly what it says it is — whole foods you can actually recognize, seasoned with real turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon rather than anything synthetic or lab-derived. Coconut aminos and bone broth add a rich, umami-forward depth that tastes like it took hours, even though it all comes together in a single skillet. For anyone who spends time flipping bottles at the grocery store hunting for hidden flavor additives, this recipe is a genuine relief — nothing on that ingredient list will raise an eyebrow. The sweet potatoes get seared until lightly golden before being folded back in with the spiced beef, so you get tender bites with just enough caramelized edge to keep things interesting. A handful of fresh parsley at the end brightens the whole dish and keeps it feeling clean and vibrant. It's the kind of weeknight dinner that satisfies completely without any shortcuts you'd have to second-guess.
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4 servings
- 1 ½ lb ground beef (85% lean)
- 1 ½ lb sweet potatoes (about 2 medium), peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, divided
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ceylon cinnamon
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- ½ cup bone broth
- 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tbsp of the coconut oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the sweet potato cubes in a single layer and cook, stirring every 2–3 minutes, until lightly golden on the outside and just beginning to soften, about 8–10 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- 2
Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tbsp coconut oil to the same skillet. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute, watching closely so it does not brown.
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