Healthy Ground Beef Bowl
A nutritious and hearty ground beef bowl packed with roasted sweet potatoes and fresh salsa, perfect for cozy dinners and meal prep.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef A high-protein base.
- 2 medium sweet potatoes or yams Provides natural sweetness.
- 1 tbsp avocado oil spray A healthy cooking fat.
Salsa Ingredients
- 2 medium tomatoes Adds juiciness.
- 1 medium poblano or jalapeno pepper Adds spice.
- 1/2 medium red onion Provides crisp texture.
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro Brightens the salsa.
- 1 tbsp lime juice Balances flavors.
- 1 tsp lime zest Adds brightness.
Seasonings
- 3 cloves fresh garlic Enhances flavor.
- 1 tsp sea salt Essential seasoning.
- 1 tsp ground pepper Essential seasoning.
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika Adds smoky flavor.
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning Infuses zesty flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place cubed sweet potatoes on the baking sheet, tossing them with taco seasoning and avocado oil spray.
Roasting
- Arrange sweet potatoes in a single layer and roast for 25-30 minutes, tossing once halfway through.
Salsa Preparation
- In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, pepper, red onion, lime juice, lime zest, and chopped cilantro.
- Gently stir and season with sea salt and pepper to taste; set aside.
Cooking Meat
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the ground meat, cooking until it starts to brown.
- Drain excessive grease for a leaner meal.
- Stir in minced garlic and taco seasoning, cooking for an additional 4-5 minutes.
- Season the meat mixture with sea salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
For uniform cooking of sweet potatoes, cut them into equal cubes. Adjust spice levels to personal preference. Store leftover salsa in an airtight container.