Description
A high-protein, nutrient-dense bowl featuring seasoned lean ground beef, roasted sweet potatoes, and fluffy rice. Perfect for healthy meal prep and easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 large yellow onion, diced
1 pound lean ground beef (93/7)
1/4 cup chicken broth or water
1 ounce taco seasoning packet
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1–1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
6 cups diced sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil (for potatoes)
1–1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Cooked white rice
Cilantro-lime sauce
Instructions
- Prepare your white rice or cilantro-lime rice according to package instructions.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Toss diced sweet potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper on a large sheet pan.
- Spread potatoes in a single layer and roast for 30 minutes, flipping every 10 minutes until tender.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over high heat; sauté onions for 3-5 minutes until golden.
- Add ground beef to the center of the skillet, brown and crumble until liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in chicken broth, taco seasoning, tomato paste, and minced garlic; cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Divide rice into 4 bowls, top with roasted sweet potatoes and the beef mixture, and add desired toppings.
Notes
- Note 1: Use a low-sodium taco seasoning to keep the sodium content low.
- Note 2: Suggested toppings include avocado, pickled onions, jalapeños, or a dollop of Greek yogurt.
- Swap rice for cauliflower rice to make this a low-carb meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 10.4 g
- Sodium: 302.1 mg
- Fat: 7.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 7.1 g
- Protein: 28.9 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg