One-Pot Jamaican Jerk Beef & Sweet Potato Skillet with Lime Crema
This quick and flavorful one-pot Jamaican jerk beef skillet is packed with tender ground beef, sweet potatoes, and peppers, finished with a refreshing lime crema. Perfect for a speedy, gluten-free weeknight dinner bursting with Caribbean-inspired flavors.
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups sweet potato, peeled and diced small
- 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 cup yellow onion, diced
- 2 tbsp Jamaican jerk seasoning (gluten-free)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 cup water
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 0.5 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 whole lime, zested and juiced
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Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté for 1 minute until slightly softened.
⏱️ 1 minute 🌡️ Medium-HighAdd ground beef, jerk seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spatula, until beef is mostly browned, about 3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 minutes 🌡️ Medium-HighStir in sweet potatoes, red bell pepper, and water. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until sweet potatoes are tender and beef is fully cooked, about 7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 minutes 🌡️ MediumMeanwhile, mix sour cream (or Greek yogurt), lime juice, and zest in a small bowl to make the lime crema.
⏱️ 1 minuteRemove skillet from heat. Top with lime crema and sprinkle with cilantro before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Per serving. Values are approximate and may vary.
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