Need a midweek go-to recipe?  This is it!  I regularly make this & love how delish & healthful it is.  Black beans, sweet potatoes, ground beef.  Yum-O!

• 2 T olive oil
• 1 med onion, diced
• 1 small green bell pepper, diced (I often use Poblano Chilies instead)
• 1 T minced garlic
• 1 T chopped green jalapeno
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 T tomato paste
• 1 T chili powder
• 1 t ground cumin
• 1/2 t ground cinnamon
• Salt & Pepper
• 2 c tomatoes, chopped (in winter I use canned tomatoes)
• 1/2 c corn (fresh in summer, frozen in winter)
• 1/2 c canned black beans, rinsed
• 1/4 c chopped cilantro
• 1-1/2 lb sweet potatoes, cut into chunks
• 2 T butter
• 1/2 c milk

Preheat oven to 400 deg.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion & bell pepper; cook for 10 min. Add garlic & jalapeno; cook for 2 min. Raise heat to med-high; add beef & brown for 5 min.

Add tomato paste & spices; cook for 2 min. Add tomatoes; simmer until liquid reduces, 15 min. Add corn, beans, & 4 T cilantro. Spoon into a 9×9-inch baking dish.

Place sweet potatoes in a saucepan with water to cover. Bring to boil, reduce heat & simmer for 30 min or until soft. Drain; mash with butter & milk. Spread mash over neat mixture. Bake in a 400 deg oven until brown, 30 min. Garnish with more cilantro.

*Note – You may top with cheese if you like. I sometimes add a bit of grated cheddar. But it is delish just by itself!

Enjoy!