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High-Protein Beef and Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls

High-Protein Beef and Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls

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  • Author: alyssabennett
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 bowls 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Cottage Cheese Ground Beef And Sweet Potato Bowls are a cozy, high-protein meal that comes together quickly for busy nights, with roasted sweet potatoes, savory seasoned beef, creamy cottage cheese, fresh avocado, and spicy jalapeños all layered into one colorful bowl; it’s an easy recipe that works for quick breakfast cravings, healthy snack moments, or simple dinner ideas when you need fuss-free food ideas that still feel nourishing and satisfying, making it perfect for both quick breakfast and easy dinner planning, as well as everyday breakfast ideas, dinner ideas, and wholesome meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups low fat cottage cheese
  • 1 large avocado, sliced
  • 1 fresh jalapeño, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons sliced green onions
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425°F 220°C and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl toss the cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil chili powder smoked paprika garlic powder salt and pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Step 3: Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet and roast for 20 to 25 minutes flipping once halfway through until tender and caramelized on the edges.
  4. Step 4: While the sweet potatoes roast heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
  5. Step 5: Add the ground beef breaking it up with a wooden spoon and cook until browned and mostly cooked through.
  6. Step 6: Stir in chili powder smoked paprika cumin salt and pepper then cook for another 2 to 3 minutes to toast the spices.
  7. Step 7: Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant then drain any excess grease if needed and reduce the heat to low to keep warm.
  8. Step 8: Slice the avocado thinly slice the jalapeño and chop the green onions while the beef finishes cooking.
  9. Step 9: To assemble each bowl add a generous scoop of roasted sweet potatoes to one side of the bowl.
  10. Step 10: Add a portion of the seasoned ground beef next to the sweet potatoes.
  11. Step 11: Spoon cottage cheese into another section of the bowl then tuck in slices of avocado.
  12. Step 12: Top each bowl with jalapeño slices and green onions and finish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice if desired then serve immediately while warm.

Notes

For the best texture make sure the sweet potatoes are spread out in a single layer on the baking sheet; if the pan is overcrowded they will steam instead of roast and you will miss out on those delicious caramelized edges.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop & Oven
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 650 kcal
  • Sugar: 10 g
  • Sodium: 650 mg
  • Fat: 30 g
  • Saturated Fat: 9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 52 g
  • Fiber: 9 g
  • Protein: 34 g
  • Cholesterol: 110 mg

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