Savory Beef Sweet Potato Hash (Print-Friendly Version)
Tender beef and sweet potatoes sautéed with onions, peppers, and herbs for a flavorful, satisfying skillet meal.
# What You’ll Need to Make This:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 cups cooked beef, diced or shredded
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2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1.25 cm cubes
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1 medium yellow onion, diced
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1 bell pepper, any color, seeded and diced
→ For Cooking
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2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 teaspoon dried rosemary
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0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
→ Optional Garnishes
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Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
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Fried eggs
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Avocado slices
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Hot sauce
# How to Prepare:
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Peel and dice sweet potatoes into 1.25 cm cubes, ensuring uniform size for even cooking.
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Heat oil in a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium heat. Sauté diced onion and bell pepper for 5–7 minutes until onions are translucent and peppers softened, stirring occasionally.
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Add minced garlic, dried thyme, rosemary, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until aromatic but not browned.
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Incorporate diced sweet potatoes into the skillet with vegetables and spices. Season with salt and pepper to taste, starting with 2.5 ml of salt and 1.25 ml of black pepper.
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Cover pan, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sweet potatoes are fork-tender. Add a small splash of water or broth if mixture becomes dry.
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Add diced or shredded cooked beef to the pan. Gently mix and heat through until warm; ensure ground beef is fully cooked and excess fat drained before adding.
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Increase heat to medium-high and cook an additional 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sweet potatoes and beef are lightly browned with crisped edges.
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Taste mixture and adjust salt, pepper, or smoked paprika as needed.
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Serve hot, garnishing with chopped parsley or cilantro. Top with a fried egg, avocado slices, or hot sauce if desired.
# Extra Tips:
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Uniform dice ensures even cooking for sweet potatoes and consistent texture in the finished dish.
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A well-heated skillet helps achieve a desirable crisp on the hash during the final cooking stage.