Description
A delicious and nutritious protein bowl featuring spicy ground beef and sweet potatoes, perfect for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add ground beef, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; cook until browned.
- Meanwhile, toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and spread on a baking sheet.
- Roast sweet potatoes in the oven for about 25-30 minutes until tender.
- Combine the cooked ground beef with roasted sweet potatoes in a bowl.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños to the beef mixture.
- This dish can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop and Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Spicy Ground Beef, Sweet Potato, Protein Bowl, Healthy Meal