Dinner for 4
Tex-Mex Beef Sweet Potato Skillet
$12.22for 430 minServes 4
Ground beef and sweet potatoes cook with peppers, tomatoes, green chiles, and spices before being topped with cheddar.
Photo: runningtothekitchen.com
What it costs
Pick your city to see which ingredients are on sale
| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Red onions$1.49/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $0.93Typical price |
 | Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $5.49Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $1.17Typical price |
 | Enchilada or taco sauce$0.16/oz typical | 4 oz | $0.64Typical price |
| Sweet potatoes$1.29/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $0.81Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.20Typical price |
 | Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
 | Avocados$1.29 each typical | 0.25 | $0.32Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $12.22 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Swap Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- 30 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanGluten-freeHigh-proteinFamilyDinnersFall
$3.05 per serving$12.22 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 large red onion
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- salt and pepper to taste (optional)
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 4 oz can green chiles
- 2 cups peeled and finely chopped sweet potatoes
- 15 oz canned diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
- fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
- sliced avocado for garnish (optional)
- lime wedges
Steps
- Heat the oil in a large skillet and cook the onion and ground beef for 7 minutes until the beef reaches 160 F.
- Add the garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, bell pepper, and green chiles, then cook for 3 minutes.
- Stir in the sweet potatoes, diced tomatoes, and water, then cover and simmer for 12 minutes.
- Remove the lid and cook for 3 minutes until the sweet potatoes are tender and the liquid thickens.
- Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle on the cheddar, and cover for 2 minutes to melt it.
- Serve with the lime wedges.
Main ingredient on sale this week? See what to make with ground beef on sale.
Find this week's cheapest dinners
Pick your store and we build five dinners from this week's ad, with cost per serving and a shopping list by aisle.
Find this week's cheapest dinnersMore like this
Collections with this recipe
High-protein American 30-minute dinners 394Gluten-free American 30-minute dinners 318Gluten-free 30-minute dinners 487