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Close-up of a healthy bowl filled with ground beef, sweet potatoes, avocado slices, and colorful toppings.

Healthy Ground Beef & Sweet Potato Bowl With Avocado


  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 bowls 1x

Description

A hearty and balanced bowl combining savory ground beef, roasted sweet potatoes, and creamy avocado. Ready in about 40 minutes, this versatile meal is perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Customize with your favorite spices and toppings for endless flavor variations.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb ground beef (90% lean)
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 large avocado, sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups baby spinach or kale
  • lime wedges and cilantro for garnish

  • Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 C).

    2. Toss sweet potato cubes with 1 tbsp olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway.

    3. Heat remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onion until soft, about 3 minutes, then add garlic and cook 30 seconds.

    4. Add ground beef, breaking up with a spatula. Cook until browned, about 6–8 minutes. Season with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.

    5. While beef cooks, slice avocado and toss greens with a squeeze of lime.

    6. Assemble bowls with a base of greens, roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned beef, and avocado slices. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.

    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 30 minutes
    • Category: main course
    • Method: roasting, sautéing
    • Cuisine: fusion

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 bowl
    • Calories: 550
    • Sugar: 8
    • Sodium: 500
    • Fat: 30
    • Saturated Fat: 10
    • Unsaturated Fat: 15
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 45
    • Fiber: 8
    • Protein: 30
    • Cholesterol: 75

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