Description
A delicious and nutritious bowl featuring roasted sweet potatoes and seasoned ground beef, topped with fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
- 1 pound ground beef (85% lean)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup diced bell pepper (any color)
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes or until tender and lightly browned, stirring halfway through.
- While the sweet potatoes are roasting, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the spices are fragrant.
- Add black beans, corn, and diced bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the bell pepper is tender.
- Once the sweet potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and combine them with the beef mixture in the skillet. Stir well to combine.
- To serve, spoon the sweet potato and beef mixture into bowls. Top with diced avocado, chopped cilantro, a squeeze of lime juice, and shredded cheese. Add a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt if desired.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the beef mixture.
- Swap out ground beef for ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- You can also make it vegetarian by using lentils or crumbled tofu instead of meat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg