High Protein Beef Sweet Potato Bowls
A comforting and nourishing meal that blends savory ground beef with sweet potatoes, perfect for meal prep or cozy dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing, Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup cooked rice (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Spices (e.g., paprika, garlic powder)
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the meat: In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef (or turkey) and cook it until it’s browned and fragrant. Season generously with salt, pepper, and your choice of spices like paprika and garlic powder for an extra flavor kick.
- Cook the sweet potatoes: While the meat is sizzling away, take the diced sweet potatoes and either steam or boil them until they’re tender, about 10-15 minutes.
- Cook the rice: Prepare rice according to the package instructions if you’re including it.
- Assemble the bowls: Layer cooked sweet potatoes at the bottom, followed by your sautéed meat, and then rice if using.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with chopped green onions and serve warm.
Notes
These bowls are perfect for meal prep, easy to customize, and boast wholesome ingredients without sacrificing flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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