Description
High protein beef sweet potato bowls featuring savory seasoned ground beef and tender roasted sweet potatoes, perfect for balanced meal preparation.
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 0.75-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons gochujang-style chili paste
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 large avocado diced
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
- 0.33 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Spread in an even layer and roast for 22 to 25 minutes until tender and lightly caramelized.
- While the sweet potatoes roast, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- Add ground beef and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking it up, until fully browned and cooked through to an internal temperature of 160°F.
- Stir in soy sauce and chili paste. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until glossy and well coated, then remove from heat.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, warm honey and crushed red pepper flakes for 1 to 2 minutes until fluid and lightly bubbling. Remove from heat.
- Divide roasted sweet potatoes, beef, cottage cheese, and avocado evenly among four bowls.
- Drizzle with the warm honey mixture and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- These bowls store well and are great for make-ahead lunches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting and Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American