Cozy Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet
A comforting, one-pan skillet of lean ground beef, sweet potato, and black beans seasoned with warm spices. It is a hearty, family-friendly dinner that is completely free of gluten, nuts, and fish.
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min
Makes
4 servings
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Made by Kimberley + Lila
Kimberley 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.
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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
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
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.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Comfort before bed
Finish the evening satisfied, not stuffed
A well-portioned evening meal can help you avoid going to bed hungry. Notice which timing and portion feel most comfortable for you.
Notice: dinner timing + comfort
Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Make-Ahead Friendly: This skillet tastes even better the next day! Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
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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. When hot, add the lean ground beef and break it up with a wooden spoon.
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Cook the beef for 6 to 8…
Cook the beef for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is fully browned and no pink remains.
Look for: it is fully browned and no pink remains
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Add the ground cumin
Add the ground cumin, chili powder, and fine sea salt, stirring for 1 minute until the spices are fragrant.
Look for: the spices are fragrant
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Stir in the sweet potato cubes
Stir in the sweet potato cubes, black beans, and diced tomato. Pour in the beef broth and stir to combine.
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Bring the mixture to a simmer
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover the skillet and lower the heat to medium-low. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the sweet potato cubes are fork-tender and most of the liquid has absorbed.
Look for: the sweet potato cubes are fork-tender and most of the liquid has absorbed
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Remove from the heat
Remove from the heat. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top, cover for 2 minutes to let the cheese melt completely, and serve warm.
Allow: 2 minutes
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