Breastfeeding Friendly Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet
This hearty one-pan meal brings together ground beef and tender sweet potato cubes in a warmly spiced sauce that feels genuinely nourishing — exactly what you want when you're feeding yourself and a baby. The combination of protein-rich beef, complex carbohydrates from the sweet potatoes, and bone broth makes this a deeply satisfying dish that supports the extra energy demands of nursing. Turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon add gentle anti-inflammatory warmth without overwhelming heat, so the flavors stay comforting and approachable. Coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce, keeping the dish free from common allergens that can sometimes show up in breast milk and cause fussiness in sensitive babies. Everything comes together in a single skillet, which means less cleanup on days when you're already running low on bandwidth. A scatter of fresh parsley at the end brightens the whole dish and adds a little color if you want to make it feel a bit more put-together. It's the kind of recipe you'll find yourself coming back to on repeat throughout the postpartum months.
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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)
Can be omittedfresh parsley
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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