Ground Beef Mixture:

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano
• 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Additional Ingredients:

• 3 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)