Beef Sweet Potato Bowl (Print View)
Hearty bowl with seasoned beef, roasted sweet potatoes, and vibrant vegetables for a complete gluten-free meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb ground beef (90% lean recommended)
→ Vegetables
02 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 1 small red onion, sliced
05 - 2 cups baby spinach
06 - 1 avocado, sliced
→ Spices & Seasonings
07 - 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
08 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
09 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
10 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
11 - 1/2 tsp chili powder
12 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Toppings
13 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - 4 tbsp plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
15 - Lime wedges
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F.
02 - Toss diced sweet potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and tender.
03 - While sweet potatoes roast, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and bell pepper; sauté 4-5 minutes until softened.
04 - Add ground beef, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat, until browned and fully cooked, about 7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
05 - Stir in baby spinach and cook 1-2 minutes until wilted.
06 - To assemble, divide roasted sweet potatoes among four bowls. Top with beef and vegetable mixture, avocado slices, and any desired toppings (cilantro, Greek yogurt, lime wedges).
07 - Serve immediately.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The roasted sweet potatoes get these incredible crispy edges while staying creamy inside, creating the best texture contrast with the savory beef
- Everything cooks in about 45 minutes with minimal hands-on time, and the leftovers reheat beautifully for tomorrow's lunch
02 -
- The sweet potatoes need to be cut into roughly equal sizes—some pieces will roast faster than others, and you don't want some burnt while others are still raw
- Don't overcrowd the baking sheet when roasting the sweet potatoes, or they'll steam instead of getting those crispy edges
- Season the beef generously—since the vegetables are mild, the seasoning on the beef carries most of the flavor
03 -
- Dice your sweet potatoes while the oven preheats so they're ready to go the second it hits temperature
- Taste the beef mixture before assembling the bowls—this is your last chance to adjust the seasoning