High Protein Sweet Potato Beef Bowl
A comforting bowl featuring roasted sweet potatoes, savory ground beef, and rice, perfect for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Beef
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 cup cooked rice (can be brown or white)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: diced avocado, scallions, cheese, or salsa
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the sweet potatoes by washing, peeling, and cutting them into uniform cubes.
- Flavor the sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Roast the sweet potato cubes on a baking sheet for about 25 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
- Cook the ground meat in a skillet over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until browned, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Assemble the bowls starting with rice, followed by roasted sweet potatoes, and topped with ground meat.
- Garnish with optional toppings and serve warm.
Notes
Ensure even cutting of sweet potatoes for consistent cooking. Experiment with spices for different flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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