Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet
A comforting, one-pan skillet featuring protein-packed ground beef and tender sweet potatoes. Rich in collagen and beta-carotene to naturally support joints and stabilize energy.
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
Makes
4 servings
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
Notice: energy for movement
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
This dish reheats beautifully. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days for an easy, protein-packed lunch.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep medium yellow onion (diced)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Heat the olive oil in a large…
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Heat the olive oil in a large…
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced yellow onion and sauté for about 3 to 4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Look for: softened and fragrant
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Add the lean ground beef to the…
Add the lean ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Season generously with salt, black pepper, and the garlic powder. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until completely browned.
Look for: completely browned
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Stir in the diced sweet potatoes
Stir in the diced sweet potatoes. For the best texture and cooking time, aim for uniform 1/2-inch cubes.
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Pour in the beef bone broth and…
Pour in the beef bone broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid, reduce the heat to medium-low, and let the mixture steam for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
Look for: the sweet potatoes are fork-tender
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Remove the lid and stir in the…
Remove the lid and stir in the fresh baby spinach. Let it cook for 1 to 2 minutes just until wilted. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper if needed, then serve warm.
Look for: wilted
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