Beef Sweet Potato Bowl (Printable)

Protein-packed bowls with seasoned beef, caramelized sweet potatoes, and vibrant vegetables

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1 lb ground beef, 90% lean recommended

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 1 small red onion, sliced
05 - 2 cups baby spinach
06 - 1 avocado, sliced

→ Spices & Seasonings

07 - 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
08 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
09 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
10 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
11 - 1/2 tsp chili powder
12 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Toppings

13 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - 4 tbsp plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
15 - Lime wedges

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F for roasting sweet potatoes.
02 - Toss diced sweet potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and tender.
03 - While sweet potatoes roast, heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and diced bell pepper; sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.
04 - Add ground beef to the skillet along with cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked, about 7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
05 - Stir baby spinach into the beef mixture and cook for 1-2 minutes until just wilted.
06 - Divide roasted sweet potatoes among four bowls. Top with beef and vegetable mixture, sliced avocado, and desired toppings including fresh cilantro, Greek yogurt, and lime wedges.
07 - Serve immediately while components are still warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The combination of roasted sweet potatoes with seasoned beef creates this perfect balance of sweet and savory that feels like comfort food but still leaves you feeling light and energized
  • Everything comes together in under 45 minutes, and the best part is you can prep the vegetables while the sweet potatoes roast, making it feel effortless even on busy weeknights
02 -
  • I learned the hard way that overcrowding the baking sheet with sweet potatoes makes them steam instead of roast, so use two sheets if needed to keep them in a single layer
  • The Greek yogurt or sour cream might seem optional but it actually transforms the bowl, adding a cooling element that balances the spiced beef perfectly
03 -
  • Cut your sweet potatoes into evenly sized cubes so they all roast at the same rate, preventing some pieces from being undercooked while others burn
  • Let the beef rest in the skillet for a couple of minutes off the heat before adding the spinach, which gives the spices time to meld with the meat juices

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