Spicy Ground Beef & Sweet Potato Protein Bowl
Indulge in the Spicy Ground Beef & Sweet Potato Protein Bowl, a delightful and nutritious meal that combines the rich flavors of seasoned lean ground beef with the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes. This protein-packed dish is not only quick and easy to prepare, taking just 40 minutes from start to finish, but it’s also highly customizable. Top it off with creamy avocado, zesty hot honey, or a sprinkle of chili flakes for an added kick. Perfect for dinner or meal prep, this hearty bowl will satisfy your cravings while keeping you on track with your healthy eating goals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking, Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 avocados
- 1 teaspoon salt
- teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- teaspoon chili powder
- teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- cup hot honey
- Chili flakes
- Sliced green onions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425F (220C).
- Peel and cube the sweet potatoes, then toss them with olive oil and spices in a mixing bowl.
- Spread sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for about 25 minutes until tender.
- While they roast, heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the ground beef with spices until browned.
- In serving bowls, layer roasted sweet potatoes and ground beef, then top with cottage cheese and sliced avocado. Drizzle with hot honey and finish with chili flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 500g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 95mg