One-Pot Chipotle Beef & Roasted Sweet Potato Rice Skillet (20-Minute Recipe)

This quick and hearty one-pot meal combines tender ground beef, smoky chipotle, roasted sweet potatoes, and fluffy rice for a satisfying dinner that’s ready in just 20 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights and packed with bold, comforting flavors.

⏱️ 20 minutes
👥 4 servings
🔥 430 calories
One-Pot Chipotle Beef & Roasted Sweet Potato Rice Skillet (20-Minute Recipe)
Ingredients
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced small
  • 1 cup uncooked instant white rice
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp chipotle chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp ground cumin
  • 0.75 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups low sodium beef broth
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • 4 wedges lime wedges, for serving
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Instructions

1

Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add sweet potato and onion, sauté for 3 minutes until lightly browned.

⏱️ 3 minutes 🌡️ medium-high
2

Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink, about 4 minutes. Stir in garlic, chipotle chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.

⏱️ 4 minutes
3

Add instant rice, black beans, and beef broth. Stir to combine, cover, and simmer for 7 minutes or until rice is cooked and sweet potatoes are tender.

⏱️ 7 minutes 🌡️ medium
4

Remove from heat. Fluff with a fork, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.

⏱️ 1 minute
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Nutrition Information

430
Calories
28g
Protein
38g
Carbs
18g
Fat

Per serving. Values are approximate and may vary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, but increase the simmer time to about 15-18 minutes, and check that the rice and sweet potatoes are both tender before serving.

The chipotle chili powder adds a mild smokiness and heat, but you can reduce or omit it for a milder dish.

Absolutely! Diced bell peppers, corn, or zucchini can be added with the sweet potatoes for extra nutrition.

Prep the sweet potatoes and onion in advance, and store them in the fridge to cut down on prep time the night you cook.

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