High Protein Sweet Potato Beef Bowls
A comforting bowl filled with roasted sweet potatoes, savory ground beef, and perfectly cooked rice, topped with fresh greens. Perfect for weeknight dinners!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
- 1 cup cooked rice (or quinoa for a gluten-free option)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: avocado, green onions, cilantro, or cottage cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the seasoned sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for about 25-30 minutes.
- Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully browned. Season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble the bowls by adding cooked rice, roasted sweet potatoes, and seasoned ground beef.
- Finish with optional toppings and serve warm.
Notes
For crisper sweet potatoes, avoid overcrowding the baking sheet. Line the baking sheet with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg