Spicy Ground Beef & Sweet Potato Protein Bowl Recipe
A hearty and flavorful recipe for Spicy Ground Beef & Sweet Potato Protein Bowls, featuring a delicious combination of roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned ground beef, creamy cottage cheese, ripe avocados, and a touch of hot honey for sweetness and heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Sweet Potatoes:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1½ tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
Ground Beef:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 avocados, sliced
- ¼ cup hot honey
- Chili flakes
- Sliced green onions
Instructions
- Roast the Sweet Potatoes
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a bowl, toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil and seasonings. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes, or until tender and slightly crispy.
- Cook the Ground Beef
In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary. Add all spices to the beef, stirring well to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Assemble the Bowls
In meal prep containers or bowls, divide roasted sweet potatoes and seasoned ground beef. Top each with a scoop of cottage cheese, sliced avocado, a drizzle of hot honey, chili flakes, and green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 1050mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Spicy, Ground Beef, Sweet Potato, Protein Bowl, Meal Prep, Healthy
