Sweet Potato Cheeseburger Skillet (Print version)

One-pan meal with sweet potatoes, ground beef, and melted cheddar for a flavorful dinner.

# What You Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1 lb ground beef (or turkey)

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 1.1 lb)
03 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Cheese

06 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

→ Sauces & Condiments

07 - 2 tbsp tomato paste
08 - 2 tbsp ketchup
09 - 1 tbsp yellow mustard
10 - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

→ Spices & Seasonings

11 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
12 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
13 - 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
14 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Oil

15 - 2 tbsp olive oil

→ Optional for Garnish

16 - Diced pickles
17 - Sliced green onions

# How to Make:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced sweet potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 8 minutes until slightly browned and starting to soften.
02 - Add chopped onion, red bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables are softened.
03 - Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 6 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
04 - Stir in tomato paste, ketchup, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
05 - Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover the skillet and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sweet potatoes are tender.
06 - Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the skillet. Cover and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese is melted.
07 - Optionally garnish with diced pickles and sliced green onions before serving hot.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • You get all the fun of a cheeseburger—savory, tangy, cheesy—without dirtying more than one pan.
  • The sweet potato sneaks in extra nourishment and its mellow flavor balances every bite.
02 -
  • Once, I rushed the sweet potatoes and ended up with crunchy bits, so give them time—they’re done when a fork slides in easily.
  • Layering the cheese only after simmering—never before—makes for the gooey top everyone wants.
03 -
  • Toss the cheese freshly grated, not pre-shredded, for the creamiest melt.
  • For vivid color, use both sweet potatoes and a mix of peppers.
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