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Sweet Potato and Ground Beef Bowl

This sweet potato and ground beef bowl is the high-protein dinner everyone’s making right now — savory seasoned beef, roasted sweet potato.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb 450g lean ground beef
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes cubed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • Salt and pepper
  • Toppings: avocado cottage cheese or Greek yogurt, green onion

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss sweet potato with olive oil, salt and pepper; roast 20–25 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile brown the ground beef over medium-high heat, 6–8 minutes.
  3. Stir in paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt and pepper; cook to 160°F (71°C).
  4. Build bowls with sweet potato, beef and your toppings.

Notes

  • Cottage cheese adds creaminess and extra protein — try it.
  • Swap sweet potato for regular potato or rice.
  • Add a fried egg for even more protein.