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Sweet Potato Ground Beef Bowl

Sweet Potato Ground Beef Bowl – Your New Comfort Food Delight

Delight in a Sweet Potato Ground Beef Bowl, a budget-friendly comfort meal blending wholesome ingredients for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 bowl
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Tex-Mex
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bowl
  • 2 large Sweet Potatoes or butternut squash as substitute
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or ground turkey/lentils
  • 1 cup Rice or cauliflower rice for low-carb
For the Seasoning
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil or canola oil if preferred
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder increase if desired
  • 1 tbsp Chili Powder use more for spiciness
  • 1 tsp Cumin use lightly as it can be strong
For the Toppings
  • 1 large Avocado or Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup Tomatoes or bell peppers
  • 1 cup Cheese feta for Mediterranean flair or omit
  • 1 cup Beans black beans for Tex-Mex
  • ¼ cup Cilantro or parsley as substitute
  • 1 lime Lime Juice or lemon juice

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Skillet
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Peel and dice sweet potatoes into uniform cubes. Toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
  3. Spread sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and golden brown.
  4. In a saucepan, combine rice with water or broth and boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-18 minutes.
  5. In a skillet, heat olive oil, brown ground beef, then stir in garlic, onion, chili powder, and cumin.
  6. Assemble the bowl with rice, sweet potatoes, ground beef, and toppings of choice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 18000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Maintain freshness by storing toppings separately until serving. Enjoy the versatility of flavors with various spices and toppings.

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