Artificial Food Coloring Free Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet
This hearty one-pan meal is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels both nourishing and genuinely satisfying — tender sweet potato cubes, savory ground beef, and a warm spice blend that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. Every ingredient here is whole and straightforward, which means no hidden dyes, synthetic colorings, or mystery additives that can sneak into packaged sauces and seasoning blends. Coconut aminos stand in for conventional soy sauce, bringing a subtle umami depth without the processed ingredients that often come along for the ride. Turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon do all the heavy lifting in the flavor department, creating a rich, earthy warmth that tastes far more complex than the ingredient list suggests. Bone broth ties everything together as it simmers, helping the sweet potatoes finish cooking while building a light, savory glaze that coats every bite. It all comes together in a single skillet, which means less cleanup and more time actually enjoying dinner. A scatter of fresh parsley at the end adds a pop of color that's entirely the real thing.
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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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