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Hearty Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Crock Pot Meal

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  • Author: clara
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 480 minutes
  • Total Time: 495 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A comforting crock pot meal combining ground beef and sweet potatoes, simmered with diced tomatoes and herbs for a nourishing, flavorful dish.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon thyme

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain excess fat.
  2. Prepare the other ingredients by peeling and dicing the sweet potatoes, chopping the onion, and mincing the garlic.
  3. Combine the browned beef, sweet potatoes, onion, garlic, diced tomatoes, beef broth, salt, black pepper, paprika, and thyme into the crock pot.
  4. Stir all the ingredients together to ensure even distribution of spices and liquids.
  5. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
  6. Serve warm and enjoy the comforting aroma.

Notes

You can substitute ground beef with turkey or chicken for a leaner meal. Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 875
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 38g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 17g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 78g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 45g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg