This chipotle ground beef and sweet potato skillet is a quick, flavor-packed one-pot meal made effortlessly in a pressure cooker for a smoky and satisfying experience.
Heat your avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. This gets your pan ready so beef won’t stick and starts the flavor base.
Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. Takes about 6-8 minutes till you catch all that beef turning nice and crumbly.
Toss in your diced red bell pepper and sweet onion. Sauté them till they soften up, about 5 minutes. This adds sweet crunch and a little freshness before pressure cooking.
Stir in the smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, so spices get toasted and wake up their flavors.
Add chopped chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, and tomato paste. Mix it up well so everything gets coated and starts looking saucy and rich.
Next you stir in fire roasted diced green chiles and roasted frozen corn. Cook for 3–4 minutes more till all warm and smells dang good.
Transfer this whole mix to your pressure cooker pot if you used a separate skillet, add the cubed sweet potatoes and ½ cup water. Lock the lid on tight with your sealing ring and get your pressure build going.
Cook under high pressure for 5 minutes. When you hear that valve hiss and steam cue, let it release naturally for 5 minutes then quick release the rest. Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top and let it melt into a cheesy finish before serving.
Notes
Serve with jalapeño crema, green onions, fresh cilantro, and avocado slices for the perfect finish.