Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow or sweet onion, diced
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2-3 small carrots, peeled and finely diced
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced small (~½-inch cubes)
- 1 large poblano pepper, diced
- 1 pound lean ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon crushed pepper flakes
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- 14.5 ounces fire-roasted diced tomatoes, one can
- ¼ cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup pitted green olives, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced onion, minced garlic, diced sweet potatoes, and diced poblano pepper—sauté for 6-8 minutes until they start to soften.
- Introduce minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried thyme, ground cinnamon, and crushed pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef or ground turkey, breaking it apart, and cook until browned (about 6-8 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in the fire-roasted diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and chopped green olives. Bring to a simmer.
- Lower the heat, cover, and let it simmer for 12-15 minutes, until sweet potatoes are tender and flavors meld together.
- Finish by stirring in fresh lime juice just before serving.
Notes
Feel free to substitute ground turkey with plant-based options for a healthier alternative.
Adjust the spice levels by adding more crushed pepper flakes if you enjoy a kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.