Description
A comforting and filling ground beef and sweet potato bowl that’s easy to make and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (85 or 90% lean)
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (or 1 very large)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 1 yellow onion (or red onion)
- 2 cloves garlic (fresh or powder)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- A splash of broth or water
- Lime juice, pickled onions, or chopped cilantro for finishing
- Optional toppings: Greek yogurt, sour cream, shredded cheese, hot sauce, sliced avocado
Instructions
- Roast the sweet potatoes. Preheat your oven to 425°F. Dice sweet potatoes into small cubes, toss with oil, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika, and roast on a sheet pan for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping once.
- Cook the beef mixture. In a skillet over medium heat, add oil and onion. Cook until softened for 3 to 4 minutes, then add garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Add ground beef, breaking it up, and season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and cumin. Cook until browned and add broth or water if the pan looks dry.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Add more salt or a squeeze of lime as needed.
- Build your bowl. Layer sweet potatoes at the bottom, spoon over the beef, and add your chosen toppings.
Notes
Keep sweet potatoes and beef in separate containers for storage to maintain texture. This dish is perfect for meal prep and can be reheated easily.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting and Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg