Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Bowl
A warm and comforting bowl filled with sweet roasted potatoes, savory beef, and creamy avocado, finished with a drizzle of hot honey for a delightful flavor contrast.
Ingredients
For the bowl
- 1 lb ground beef, 85 to 90 percent lean Choose 85 to 90 percent for a good balance of flavor and fat.
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes Sweet potatoes can be left unpeeled for extra fiber and color.
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced Use room temperature avocado for the creamiest slices.
- 2 tablespoons hot honey, plus extra for drizzling Hot honey can be store-bought or mixed by stirring 2 tablespoons honey with 1/2 teaspoon of your favorite chili sauce.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided Adjust salt only after cooking.
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, optional For additional flavor.
- pinch cayenne pepper, optional Adjust for spice preference.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and chop sweet potatoes into cubes, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and spread on a baking sheet.
- Roast sweet potatoes for 25-30 minutes until tender.
Cooking
- In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned, seasoning with salt, pepper, and any additional spices.
Assembly
- Assemble the bowl by adding roasted sweet potatoes, cooked beef, sliced avocado, and a drizzle of hot honey. Serve warm.
Notes
Store components separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days. Reheat sweet potatoes in a 350°F oven for 8 to 10 minutes to restore crisp edges.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 10g
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