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Sweet Potato Bowl

Sweet Potato Bowl

This Sweet Potato Bowl features cubed, roasted sweet potatoes as a nutritious carb replacement for rice in a delicious burrito bowl.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 468 kcal

Equipment

  • cutting board
  • chef's knife
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Peeler
  • mixing bowls
  • Frying Pan
  • vegetable chopper
  • Measuring Cups + Spoons

Ingredients
  

Sweet Potatoes

  • 1 pound sweet potato peeled and cubed (about 4 small sweet potatoes)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • pepper 1 pinch
  • paprika or oregano 1 pinch
  • garlic powder 1 pinch

Ground Meat

  • 1 pound lean ground beef or turkey
  • ½ yellow onion finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • salt to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder or paprika

Chopped Veg

  • 1 tomato sliced
  • ¼ cucumber cut in half
  • 1 slice onion one ring
  • 1 jalapeño seeded
  • salt to taste

Extra Toppings

  • ¼ cup cheddar cheese grated (or any cheese of choice)
  • guacamole for serving (optional)
  • sour cream or spicy mayo for serving (optional)
  • Romaine lettuce thinly sliced

Instructions
 

Sweet Potatoes

  • Preheat the oven to 425F (220C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Add the peeled, cubed sweet potato to a bowl and toss with the oil. Season to taste with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Place the seasoned potato onto the baking sheet, spreading everything evenly so each piece has space.
  • Bake until fork-tender, 30 to 40 minutes, flipping the potatoes over halfway through cooking. Set aside.
  • You can also air-fry them at 390F (200C) for 17 minutes making sure to toss them halfway through.

Ground Meat

  • Add the ground meat. Using a wooden spoon, break it into small chunks as it browns. Cook the meat for about 10 minutes, or until all the liquid has fully evaporated.
  • Once the meat has browned, reduce the heat to medium-low and add in the onions, garlic, salt, pepper, and chili powder, if using. Cook for a few more minutes or until the onions have softened. Set aside.

Chopped Veg

  • Using a food chopper, pass the tomato, cucumber, onion, and jalapeño through, one at a time, until you have a fine dice. Season with salt and stir.
  • Note: make sure to prep the veggies into smaller pieces so they can easily pass through the food chopper. If you don't own a chopper, you can also take your time and cut everything into small cubes with a knife.

Assembly

  • Divide everything equally among four bowls: ¼ of the sweet potatoes, ½ cup ground meat (75 grams after its cooked), ⅛ cup grated cheese (35 grams), and the chopped veg.
  • Feel free to top with guacamole, sour cream, and lettuce. Enjoy!

Sour Cream Sauce

  • If you want to make a light sour cream or yogurt sauce, you can add ⅓ cup of yogurt (or sour cream) to a bowl, add salt (to taste), fresh chopped dill, and a clove of minced garlic. If using sour cream, you can add a touch of water to thin it out. I like to mix it and add to a squeeze bottle.

Notes

The nutrition values shown below are for one bowl, aka one serving, and do not include optional toppings, like guacamole, sour cream, and lettuce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 468kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 33gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 99mgSodium: 972mgPotassium: 942mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 16756IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 261mgIron: 4mg
Keyword beef burrito bowl, burrito bowl, easy dinner, meal prep
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