Description
These Simple Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Bowls combine hearty, spiced ground beef with tender, roasted sweet potatoes for a delicious and nutritious meal. Enhanced with cottage cheese, fresh avocado, and a hint of heat from jalapenos and hot honey, these bowls are perfect for an easy weeknight dinner that feels both comforting and fresh.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 2 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 tsp chili powder
- 1.5 tsp cumin
- 1.25 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp black pepper
Ground Beef
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 lean for best flavor)
- 1 oz taco seasoning (e.g., Old El Paso)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1.25 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Toppings and Garnishes
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 2.5 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Avocado, sliced or diced (to taste)
- Jalapenos, thinly sliced (to taste)
- Hot honey (to drizzle)
- Red pepper flakes (to sprinkle)
Instructions
- Prepare and Roast Sweet Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss the peeled and cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated. Spread them out on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast for about 20 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized, stirring halfway through for even cooking.
- Cook the Ground Beef: While the sweet potatoes roast, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until it starts to brown, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain excess fat if necessary. Stir in the taco seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and water. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the beef is fully cooked and the seasoning is well incorporated.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the roasted sweet potatoes among four bowls. Top each with a generous portion of the seasoned ground beef. Add a scoop of cottage cheese on the side or on top.
- Add Fresh Toppings and Garnishes: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the bowls. Add avocado slices and jalapenos according to your taste. Drizzle hot honey over the top and finish with a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra heat and flavor.
- Serve: Serve the bowls warm, allowing each diner to mix the ingredients together for a delicious balance of sweet, savory, creamy, and spicy flavors.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner protein option.
- If you don’t have sweet potatoes, regular potatoes can be used but will change the flavor profile.
- Adjust the amount of jalapenos and hot honey according to your preferred spice level.
- To keep the dish low carb, omit the hot honey or reduce the amount used.
- Fresh parsley adds a bright aroma but can be substituted with cilantro.
