Mexican Spiced Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet
A flavorful ground beef and sweet potato skillet seasoned with smoky cumin and oregano. Naturally allergen-free, easy to scale for family dinners, and tastes even better as leftovers.
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min
Makes
5 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.
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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
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
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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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
Store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; reheat in a skillet or microwave with a splash of water to keep it juicy.
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Instructions
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Next: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat…
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat…
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F (190°C) and add olive oil.
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Add the extra lean ground beef to…
Add the extra lean ground beef to the hot skillet. Break it up with a wooden spoon and cook for 6-8 minutes until browned and no longer pink.
Look for: browned and no longer pink
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Stir in the diced red onion
Stir in the diced red onion, minced garlic clove, and diced sweet potato. Cook for 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
Look for: vegetables begin to soften
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Add ground cumin
Add ground cumin, dried oregano, chili powder, sea salt, and black pepper. Stir well for 1 minute until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Pour in the canned diced tomatoes and…
Pour in the canned diced tomatoes and beef broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and let cook for 15 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
Look for: sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork
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Remove from heat and top with sliced…
Remove from heat and top with sliced avocado and fresh cilantro before serving.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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