Description
This Ground Beef Sweet Potato Power Bowl recipe is a healthy, flavorful, and protein-packed meal perfect for meal prep or busy weeknight dinners. Featuring roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned lean ground beef, fresh toppings, and a zesty lime finish, this power bowl is both comforting and nourishing.
Ingredients
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1 pound lean ground beef (85–90%)
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
1 avocado, sliced
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1 lime, cut into wedges
1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway.
3. In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon.
4. Add cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to the beef. Cook for another 3–5 minutes until fully seasoned.
5. In serving bowls, layer cooked quinoa or brown rice.
6. Top with roasted sweet potatoes and spiced ground beef.
7. Add avocado slices, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and a dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream.
8. Finish with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.
9. Serve immediately or store each component separately for meal prep.
Notes
To meal prep, store each component separately and assemble just before eating.
Swap quinoa for cauliflower rice for a low-carb version.
Greek yogurt gives a creamy tang, but dairy-free alternatives work great too.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bowl
- Method: Roasted & Sautéed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg