Description
This hearty Tex-Mex Sweet Potato Hash is a flavorful one-pan dish loaded with spiced ground beef, colorful veggies, and tender sweet potatoes. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner — and easily customizable with your favorite toppings!
Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef
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3 tbsp taco seasoning (homemade or organic store-bought)
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1/2 cup water
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1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
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1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced (about 2½–3 cups)
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1 sweet bell pepper (red, yellow, or orange), diced
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1/2 medium red onion, diced
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1½–2 cups mushrooms, chopped
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2–3 cups spinach, roughly chopped
Optional Toppings:
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Fresh cilantro
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Green onions
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Avocado or guacamole
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Jalapeños
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Fried egg
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Sour cream (omit for dairy-free/Whole30)
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Shredded Mexican blend or Cotija cheese (omit for dairy-free/Whole30)
Instructions
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Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
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Stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened. Transfer beef to a bowl and set aside.
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In the same skillet, heat olive or avocado oil over medium heat. Add sweet potatoes and cook for 7–9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and browned.
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Add bell pepper, red onion, and mushrooms. Cook for another 4–5 minutes until vegetables soften.
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Stir in chopped spinach and cook until wilted, 1–2 minutes.
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Return the seasoned beef to the skillet and mix everything together. Cook for 1–2 minutes until heated through.
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Serve hot with your choice of toppings.
Notes
This dish is great for meal prep and reheats well.
For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños or red pepper flakes.
To make it Whole30 or Paleo, skip cheese and sour cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex, American