Steak and Sweet Potato Skillet

Cooked steak and sweet potatoes in a skillet with cilantro and sliced green onions on top.

4 from 1 vote

Steak and Sweet Potato Skillet

This one pan steak and sweet potato skillet features juicy chunks of sirloin steak, creamy sweet potatoes, and red bell peppers that are cooked in a flavorful southwest seasoning!

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Course: Beef, Dinners, Skillet + One Pot Meals

Cuisine: Southwest

Keyword: steak and sweet potato skillet, steak with sweet potatoes

Servings: servings

Author: Danae Halliday

Equipment

Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients

2 teaspoons chili powder (mild blend)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt to taste I used about 2 teaspoons
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons avocado oil
1 1/2 pounds top sirloin steak cut into 1 inch cubes
1 pound sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 red bell pepper diced
2 green onions sliced thin
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 lime juiced

Instructions

Combine the dried spices, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
Place the diced sweet potatoes in a microwave safe bowl along with a tablespoon of water. Microwave for 2 minutes, stir, then microwave another 1-2 minutes. The sweet potatoes should be soft, but not completely cooked.
Add a teaspoon of the spice blend to the sweet potatoes and toss them in it until coated.
Add a tablespoon of oil to a large skillet. Heat it over medium-high heat. Toss the chunks of steak in the remaining spice blend. Add them to the skillet and spread into a single layer. Cook for 1-2 minutes then flip them oven and cook another 1-2 minutes. Remove it onto a plate.
Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Add in the red bell pepper, sweet potato, and green onion. Saute for 3-4 minutes or until the sweet potato is tender and the pepper is crisp tender (think stir fry).
Add the steak back into the skillet along with the cilantro. Stir everything together then turn off the heat and squeeze in the lime juice. Stir to combine and taste for seasoning. Garnish with extra green onions and cilantro, then serve.

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