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Tex-Mex Sweet Potato Hash with Ground Beef

  • Author: simplemealsbykim
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 5–6 servings
  • Category: Main/Breakfast
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Tex‑Mex
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A flavorful one‑pan Tex‑Mex sweet potato hash with ground beef, veggies, taco seasoning, and spinach — perfect for breakfast, dinner, or meal prep.


Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 3 Tbsp taco seasoning (homemade or store‑bought)
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 Tbsp olive or avocado oil
  • 1 medium sweet potato (peeled, ~2½–3 cups cubed)
  • 1 sweet bell pepper, diced
  • ½ medium red onion, diced
  • 2 cups diced mushrooms
  • 23 cups spinach, roughly chopped
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional toppings: cilantro, green onions, avocado, jalapeños, fried egg, cheese, sour cream, guacamole


Instructions

  1. In a skillet over medium‑high heat, brown the ground beef with taco seasoning and water until cooked through; remove and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add ½ Tbsp oil; sauté sweet potato cubes (seasoned with salt and pepper) 10–15 minutes until almost tender, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add remaining ½ Tbsp oil, onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms; cook ~3 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  4. Return beef to skillet, fold in spinach; cook until heated through and spinach is wilted.
  5. Serve with your choice of optional toppings.

Notes

  • You can use leftover taco meat—skip step 1.
  • Store leftovers in fridge up to 5 days; reheat in microwave or on stovetop.
  • Customize veggies — try zucchini, kale, or corn.
  • Add a fried egg on top for extra protein and richness.