Description
Sweet Potato Ground Beef Bowl offers a quick, nutritious dinner that blends roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned ground beef, and fluffy rice into a comforting, protein‑rich bowl. Perfect for meal prep, this recipe delivers balanced flavors with the natural sweetness of the potatoes and the savory depth of the beef, all ready in about 35 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika (if using), salt, and pepper; spread on a baking sheet.
- Roast sweet potatoes 20‑25 minutes, turning once, until tender and lightly browned.
- While potatoes roast, cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned, about 6‑8 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
- Prepare rice according to package instructions (about 15 minutes for white rice).
- Assemble bowls: layer rice, roasted sweet potatoes, and ground beef; garnish with chopped parsley.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor
- add a pinch of smoked paprika to the sweet potatoes before roasting. Adjust seasoning to taste. Nutrition is approximate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking, sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
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