Mexican Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet
A flavorful, warm one-pan dinner packed with seasoned grass-fed ground beef, tender roasted sweet potato cubes, and crisp bell peppers. Naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and egg-free with zero mushy texture.
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
Makes
1 serving
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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
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Great for meal prep: store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. Reheat in a skillet to preserve the light crispness of the vegetables.
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Instructions
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Next: Peel the sweet potato and cut it…
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Peel the sweet potato and cut it…
Peel the sweet potato and cut it into 0.5 inch (1.3cm) small cubes. Chop the bell pepper into small pieces.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet…
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (350°F / 175°C).
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Add the sweet potato cubes to the…
Add the sweet potato cubes to the skillet. Cover and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sweet potatoes are tender with lightly browned edges.
Look for: sweet potatoes are tender with lightly browned edges
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Push sweet potatoes to one side of…
Push sweet potatoes to one side of the skillet. Add the ground beef and minced garlic to the open side.
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Break up the ground beef with a…
Break up the ground beef with a wooden spoon and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until browned completely.
Look for: browned completely
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Add the diced bell pepper
Add the diced bell pepper, cumin, chili powder, onion powder, and salt. Stir everything together in the skillet to combine thoroughly.
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Cook uncovered for another 4 to 5…
Cook uncovered for another 4 to 5 minutes until bell peppers are tender-crisp.
Look for: bell peppers are tender-crisp
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Serve hot
Serve hot, topped with fresh diced avocado for creamy texture and healthy fats.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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