Description
Sweet Potato & Ground Beef Bowl is a high-protein healthy dinner made with roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned lean ground beef, whole grains, and fresh vegetables. This balanced bowl is perfect for meal prep and nourishing weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (if needed)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1 cup baby spinach or arugula
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (optional sauce)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional sauce)
- 1 small garlic clove, minced (optional sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Spread in a single layer and roast for 25 to 30 minutes until tender and lightly caramelized.
- Cook brown rice or quinoa according to package instructions if not already prepared.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook ground beef, breaking apart with a spoon.
- Add paprika, oregano, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned and fully cooked.
- Drain excess fat if necessary.
- If making yogurt sauce, mix Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Assemble bowls with rice or quinoa as the base.
- Top with roasted sweet potatoes, ground beef, spinach, tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and herbs.
- Drizzle with yogurt sauce if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Store components separately in airtight containers for up to 4 days.
- Substitute cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option.
- Add roasted vegetables like broccoli or bell peppers for variety.
- Reheat gently and add fresh toppings before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting & Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg