What to Eat With Sweet Potatoes in 2025: 5 Easy Ideas

These vibrant tubers can go from sweet to spicy, salty to savory, and side dish to star of the plate without breaking a sweat. Whether you’re baking, grilling, mashing, or pureeing them into soups and spreads, sweet potatoes are game for anything. 

Packed with fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants, they’re as nutritious as they are delicious. This makes sweet potatoes a great addition to vegetarian diets, especially since they can be adapted to a wide range of flavors and cooking styles.

But do you know what to eat with them? I took a stroll through the world’s cuisines and found interesting pairings that help the potatoes shine, alongside easy recipes that turn a simple meal into a feast.

If you’re a vegetarian in love with sweet potatoes, check out our list of the best vegetarian meal delivery services. I’m sure you’ll find ideas that work well with yams!

All the recipes on this page are carefully crafted by our team, including our in-house nutritionist, who also calculates the nutritional information provided. While we strive for accuracy, please note that actual values may vary based on ingredient brands, portion sizes, and preparation methods.  

 1. Ground Beef & Sweet Potato Skillet

Ingredients 🗒️

For the beef:

• 1 lb lean ground beef

• 1 tsp chili powder

• 1 tsp dried basil

• ¾ tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp onion powder

• 1 tsp garlic (minced)

For the vegetables:

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 cups carrots (diced)

• 2 medium sweet potatoes (diced) 

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tsp chili powder

• ½ tsp ground ginger

• ½ tsp onion powder

• ¼ tsp crushed red pepper

• 1 cup beef stock or broth

• 1 pound Brussels sprouts (diced)

Method 👩‍🍳

1. Over medium-high heat, heat a large skillet and add the ground beef. Grab a spatula and break it up as it cooks. Stir it now and then until the meat is nicely browned and no longer pink.

2. Sprinkle in the seasonings: a pinch of salt and pepper, a dash of chili powder, a bit of onion powder, some dried basil, and a spoonful of minced garlic. Let everything mingle in the pan for about a minute (long enough for the garlic to turn golden and fragrant). 

3. Scoop the meat mixture out of the skillet and set it aside for later.

4. Drizzle oil into the same skillet. Once it’s hot, toss in your diced sweet potatoes and carrots. Season with salt, chili powder, ground ginger, onion powder, and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes. 

5. Keep the heat on medium-high and stir frequently. You want the veggies to brown, which should take about 5 to 10 minutes.

6. Once the potatoes have a nice golden edge, lower the heat to medium and add the meat back in. 

7. Pour in the beef stock and stir in the diced Brussels sprouts. Cover the skillet and let it all simmer together for another 5 to 8 minutes, or until the Brussels sprouts are tender but still vibrant.

8. Serve into bowls and enjoy!

Overview 🔍

Perfect for busy parents, meal preppers, and anyone craving a hearty, wholesome dinner without the fuss, this simple one-pan meal is your new go-to for weeknights. 

Juicy, seasoned ground beef sizzles with tender Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, and a medley of spices for a dinner that’s bursting with savory-sweet flavor. In this case, the sweet potatoes add a naturally creamy texture and subtle sweetness that perfectly balances the richness of the beef.

Whether you're cooking for the family or prepping lunches for the week, this dish is as comforting as it is nutritious. Quick to make, easy to clean up, and endlessly customizable.

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