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Spicy Ground Beef & Sweet Potato Protein Bowl

Spicy Ground Beef & Sweet Potato Protein Bowl for Meal Prep Magic

This Spicy Ground Beef & Sweet Potato Protein Bowl is a hearty, high-protein meal perfect for meal prep.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Beef
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Protein Base
  • 1 lb Lean Ground Beef can substitute with ground turkey or chicken
  • 1 tsp Chili Flakes adjust according to spice preference
For the Sweet Component
  • 2 cups Sweet Potatoes can swap with butternut squash
  • 2 tbsp Hot Honey can replace with regular honey or spicy sauce
For the Creamy Toppings
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1 medium Avocado use hummus or guacamole if unavailable
For Garnish
  • 1 cup Sliced Green Onions can be omitted or substituted with chives

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Large Skillet
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into uniform cubes, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast for 25 minutes.
  3. In a skillet, cook the lean ground beef with garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, and black pepper for 7 to 10 minutes until browned.
  4. Assemble the bowls starting with roasted sweet potatoes, then add the cooked ground beef.
  5. Spoon cottage cheese over the beef, layer with avocado, drizzle with hot honey, and garnish with sliced green onions.
  6. Serve immediately to enjoy the best taste and texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 15000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This recipe is customizable; feel free to swap ingredients as per your preferences.

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