Family Beef and Sweet Potato Spinach Skillet
A flavorful, high-protein skillet meal combining grass-fed ground beef, sweet potatoes, bell peppers, and fresh spinach. Seasoned with warm chili spices, this easy one-pan dish yields 8 generous servings.
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min
Makes
8 servings
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Made by Marie + Lila
Marie created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
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.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthSteadier 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
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Protein consistency
Make a nourishing habit easier
This is another practical opportunity to include protein and varied whole foods—small habits that are easier to repeat than a perfect diet.
Notice: protein across the day
Well-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet
Time saver
Batch Cooking Ease: Divide into 8 glass meal-prep containers once cooled for quick, nourishing lunches or dinners throughout the week.
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Instructions
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Next: Place a very large heavy skillet or…
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Place a very large heavy skillet or…
Place a very large heavy skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat on the stove at 375°F (190°C).
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Add the ground beef to the hot…
Add the ground beef to the hot pan. Break it apart with a wooden spoon and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully browned with no pink remaining.
Look for: fully browned with no pink remaining
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Carefully drain excess grease from the skillet…
Carefully drain excess grease from the skillet if desired, keeping about 1 tablespoon of fat for cooking the vegetables.
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Lower heat to medium at 350°F (175°C)
Lower heat to medium at 350°F (175°C). Add the chopped bell peppers, frozen sweet potato cubes, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper to the skillet.
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Stir well to combine all ingredients and…
Stir well to combine all ingredients and coat the vegetables in seasonings. Cover with a lid and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring twice, until the sweet potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
Look for: the sweet potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork
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Turn off the heat
Turn off the heat. Add the fresh spinach to the skillet in batches, gently folding it into the warm beef mixture for 2 to 3 minutes until fully wilted.
Look for: fully wilted
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Portion equal servings into 8 bowls to…
Portion equal servings into 8 bowls to serve immediately, or allow to cool before storing in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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