Spicy Ground Beef & Sweet Potato Protein Bowl
Spicy Ground Beef & Sweet Potato Protein Bowl is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that warms your soul and satisfies your cravings. Each bite combines the hearty richness of lean ground beef with the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes, all elevated by colorful veggies and aromatic spices. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep, this protein bowl is sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup bell peppers (red or yellow), diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss sweet potato cubes in olive oil, salt, and pepper; spread on a baking sheet. Roast for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onions and bell peppers for about 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic; cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in ground beef along with cumin and chili powder; cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Fold in roasted sweet potatoes and mix well. Top with fresh cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: To enhance flavor, add lime juice before serving. Swap sweet potatoes for quinoa or include black beans for added protein.