Peel the sweet potato and cut into small 0.5-inch cubes to ensure even cooking and quick caramelization.
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula, and cook until browned and no longer pink.
Stir in the cubed sweet potatoes, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper.
Lower the heat to medium, cover the skillet with a lid, and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
While the skillet is cooking, place the broccoli florets in a steamer basket over boiling water and steam for 4-5 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
Remove the lid from the skillet for the last 2 minutes of cooking to allow the sweet potatoes to develop a golden-brown edge.
Serve the beef and sweet potato mixture in a shallow bowl alongside the steamed broccoli.