One Pan Sweet Potato Skillet-Gluten Free
Looking for an easy, allergy-friendly meal that's packed with flavor? This One Pan Sweet Potato Skillet is a lifesaver for busy weeknights! Perfect for those with celiac disease, lactose intolerance, or tree nut allergies, this recipe ensures that cooking delicious, safe meals is simple and quick. Made with wholesome ingredients like sweet potatoes, beef, and black beans, this dish comes together in under 30 minutes. Plus, it offers a dairy-free option and minimal cleanup. Whether for dinner or brunch with a fried egg on top, this skillet will become a family favorite. Try it today and enjoy a nutritious twist on a classic skillet meal!
Recipe by: Kayla Cappiello
Why you’ll love this allergy friendly recipe:
This simple sweet potato skillet is an easy weeknight skillet meal the whole family will enjoy.
An easy one pan dinner with little clean up!
This recipe is made with simple ingredients like beef and sweet potatoes.
You can serve this recipe for brunch or breakfast with a fried egg on top.
Make this recipe in advance for quick meals throughout the week.
This recipe comes together in under 30 minutes, but still packs a satisfying flavor punch.
Ingredients & Substitutions
Sweet Potatoes: To make this skillet I used Bako Sweet Sweet Potatoes for extra vitamin A, extra fiber and some healthy carbohydrates! Bako Sweet Sweet Potatoes are organically grown in California with no pesticides in a nutrient-dense soil! Of course they are allergen free, Vegan and Gluten-Free! They are available at Walmart, Sprouts, Safeway, Smart & Final, Albertsons and Sam’s Club!
Olive Oil: Cooking oil that adds moisture and fat. Any other high heat cooking oil like canola oil, coconut oil or avocado oil works too.
Sea Salt and black Pepper: Seasonings that enhance flavor of the sweet potato skillet. Adjust to your taste. You can also use kosher salt. Feel free to choose any other seasoning as well for extra flavor. You can add a little bit of chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder or onion powder. This will give so much flavor to the whole thing.
Black Beans: A type of bean with a mild flavor and black skin. You can use pinto beans, chickpeas, or kidney beans instead. You can also sub with bell pepper or chipotle peppers for a different taste.
Steak: Any cut of cooked steak, chopped into bite-sized pieces. You can use grilled chicken breast, pork chops, ground beef, or any lean protein. Tofu will also work as a substitute to make a vegetarian meal.
Sour Cream/Dairy-Free Sour Cream: A dollop of sour cream adds a creamy tang. Use plain yogurt, greek yogurt, or vegan yogurt if you prefer dairy-free.
Avocado: Green, buttery fruit with a mild flavor. Ripe is best for slicing.
Green Onions: Mild onion flavor. Chopped chives can be used instead.
Directions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
On a cutting board, cut the sweet potatoes into 1/2" cubes. In a large skillet (oven-safe), toss the sweet potato wedges with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Bake the sweet potatoes for 30 minutes, flipping them halfway through cooking, until tender and slightly golden brown.d tender.
Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, remove them from the oven and reduce the heat to 375°F (190°C). On a cutting board, cut the steak into 1" pieces. Add the cooked black beans and steak pieces to the sweet potato skillet. Stir to combine.
Return the skillet to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, just to heat the steak and beans through.
Remove the skillet from the oven and top with sliced avocado, dollops of sour cream or dairy-free sour cream, and a sprinkle of chopped green onions. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Recipe variations
A great way to make this sweet potato skillet a low-fat recipe is to use lean meat and use a low-fat sour cream. Skip the avocado.
To make this a vegan recipe, use tofu instead of beef. Use a vegan sour cream.
To make this sweet potato skillet recipe dairy free use vegan sour cream.
Serving, storing, and meal prepping
Serve this sweet potato skillet hot with a wooden spoon. The best way to serve this main dish is hot! You can serve it right out of the oven, or prepare it ahead of time and heat when you are ready to eat. Serve with a side of rice or quinoa for a complete meal. Store leftovers of the sweet potato skillet recipe in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
For freezing, portion the skillet sweet potato mixture into freezer-safe containers and freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently in a skillet over medium heat or the microwave until warmed through.
To meal prep this sweet potato recipe, cook the sweet potatoes and steak ahead of time. Assemble the entire skillet dish without the avocado and sour cream in individual containers. Freeze or store in the fridge for up to 3 days. When ready to eat, thaw if frozen, then heat the sweet potato skillet in a skillet and top with fresh avocado and sour cream!
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Sweet potatoes are a great source of potassium, fiber, vitamin C, vitamin A and is a low glycemic index food. Find out more on our Nutritional Facts page.
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Sweet potatoes have a much thinner skin than a yam and tastes delicious when cooked. Yams have a thick bark like skin that needs to be cut away before cooking. Learn more about their differences on our Sweet Potatoes VS. Yams page.