Description
This Ground Beef Sweet Potato Bowl is the kind of cozy, crave-worthy meal you’ll make on repeat. Roasted caramelized sweet potatoes meet smoky, savory ground beef and sautéed greens—all layered into one delicious, satisfying bowl. Whether you’re cooking for yourself, your family, or prepping meals for the week, this bowl delivers on both nutrition and flavor. The best part? It’s endlessly customizable and can be prepped in under an hour. It’s naturally gluten-free and packed with protein, fiber, and feel-good ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for roasting)
- 1 pound ground beef (85/15 preferred)
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for sautéing)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2–3 cups spinach or kale, chopped
- Optional toppings: avocado, fried egg, feta, Greek yogurt, hot sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and a little paprika. Roast for 25 minutes or until golden and caramelized.
- While potatoes roast, heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in onion and garlic. Cook until softened, then add smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Add spinach or kale and cook until just wilted. Stir to combine with the beef.
- Assemble the bowl: sweet potatoes, beef mixture, and toppings of choice.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Add a squeeze of lime juice or drizzle of hot sauce for extra flavor.
- This recipe is perfect for meal prep—store each component separately for best texture.
- Use ground turkey or plant-based crumbles as a substitute for ground beef if desired.
- Roast extra sweet potatoes to add to salads or wraps throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg