Description
This Ground Beef Bowls recipe combines roasted sweet potatoes and seasoned ground beef with fresh, vibrant toppings for a wholesome and satisfying meal. Perfectly spiced and easy to prepare, it’s a nutritious bowl packed with flavor and textures, drizzled with hot honey and topped with creamy hummus to balance every bite.
Ingredients
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Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Seasoned Ground Beef
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon 7 spice
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Fresh Toppings
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- ½ cup sliced radishes
- ¼ cup sliced red onions
- ¼ cup feta cheese crumbles
- ¼ cup olives (Kalamata or green)
Finishing Touches
- Hot honey (for drizzling)
- Hummus (for dolloping)
Instructions
- Prepare and Roast the Sweet Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss the diced and peeled sweet potatoes in olive oil, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper until they are well coated. Spread them out evenly in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast in the oven for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through the cooking time to ensure they become golden and tender.
- Cook the Ground Beef: While the sweet potatoes are roasting, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the lean ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. When the beef begins to brown, season it with 7 spice, sea salt, and ground black pepper. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the beef is fully cooked through and aromatic.
- Prepare Fresh Toppings: While the beef cooks, dice the cucumbers, chop the tomatoes, slice the radishes and red onions, and prepare the olives and feta cheese. Set these fresh components aside to add brightness and texture to the bowls.
- Assemble the Bowls: To build each bowl, start by placing a generous portion of the roasted sweet potatoes at the base. Spoon the seasoned ground beef over the top, then arrange the fresh toppings — cottage cheese, diced cucumber, chopped tomatoes, sliced radishes, crumbled feta, sliced red onions, and olives — evenly around or on top.
- Finish and Serve: Add a dollop of creamy hummus to each bowl and drizzle with hot honey as desired to add an extra layer of flavor and sweetness. Serve the bowls immediately while warm and enjoy a nourishing, balanced meal.
Notes
- You can substitute the 7 spice with a blend of cumin, coriander, paprika, and a pinch of cinnamon if unavailable.
- For a vegetarian version, replace the ground beef with cooked lentils or plant-based ground meat.
- Adjust the hot honey drizzle as per your preferred level of sweetness and heat.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Make sure to flip the sweet potatoes halfway through to ensure even roasting and avoid burning.
