Description
This Sweet Potato Ground Beef Bowl is a healthy, high-protein dinner that’s packed with flavor and texture. Roasted sweet potatoes, spiced ground beef, creamy avocado, and cottage cheese come together for a quick and satisfying bowl you’ll want on repeat. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep!
Ingredients
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Salt & black pepper to taste
1 lb lean ground beef (90/10)
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp chili flakes (optional)
1 ripe avocado, sliced
1/2 cup cottage cheese
Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Optional: drizzle of hot honey or lime juice
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (or air fryer to 375°F).
Toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes (or air fry for 15–18 minutes) until crispy and caramelized.
While potatoes roast, heat a skillet over medium heat.
Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 7–9 minutes.
Season beef with cumin, onion powder, salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
Once fully cooked, remove from heat.
In a serving bowl, layer roasted sweet potatoes, ground beef, sliced avocado, and a scoop of cottage cheese.
Top with fresh cilantro and optional drizzle of hot honey.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
You can roast the sweet potatoes ahead of time and store them in the fridge for up to 4 days—perfect for meal prep.
Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based mince for a lighter or vegetarian version.
Want extra crunch? Add shredded cabbage or toasted seeds on top.
Keep avocado and cottage cheese separate if storing for later to maintain freshness and texture.
Spice it up with a sprinkle of chili flakes or a drizzle of sriracha.
For a lower-carb version, use cauliflower or zucchini cubes in place of sweet potato.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (~400–450g)
- Calories: 510 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 75mg