Sweet Potato And Ground Beef Bowl Recipe (2024)

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We delight in indulging in South American cuisine – the flavor varieties, the proteins, and the vegetables used all add up to delectable dishes. In this Paleo bowl, ground beef and sweet potatoes are combined to create a dish with depths of texture and flavor that will impress, especially for those hesitant to venture too far away from traditional “meat and potatoes” fare.

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Although the ingredients list is fairly long, this dish comes together super quickly (since you’ll be cooking the meat while the potatoes are roasting). To save time, try prepping your sweet potatoes in advance and letting them hang out with the seasonings in your refrigerator.

This dish uses one of our favorite ingredients – ground beef! It’s such a versatile Paleo staple, easy to cook, and fairly inexpensive. Ground beef is chock full of good nutrition too – micronutrients, protein, and a flexible fat content depending on what you select.

Of course, not every ground beef is made alike, so watch your labels carefully and consider paying more for grass-fed beef (cheaper is not always the better option). If you don’t have ground beef on hand, don’t despair! This recipe can be easily adapted to any ground meat (turkey, chicken, pork – all will work just as well)!

For a traditional pairing, try serving this dish in a store-bought or homemade Paleo wrap (this is a great option for lunch the next day – just fold your wrap and pop it into the freezer for a quick and easy meal). Since this includes a nice serving of veggies, you don’t necessarily need a side, but consider serving this on top of a simple salad to add some greens to your dish.

Sweet Potato And Ground Beef Bowl Recipe

Serves: 4 Prep: 20 min Cook: 20 min

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • Cooking fat
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Sweet Potatoes Ingredients

  • 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • Juice of half a lime
  • 2 tsp. chili powder
  • ½ tsp. cumin
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Cilantro Sauce Ingredients (optional)

  • ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
  • ¼ cup coconut milk
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
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Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 425 F.
  2. Toss the potatoes on a baking sheet with olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, and cumin; season to taste with salt and pepper.
  3. Place in the oven and roast the sweet potatoes for 15 to 20 minutes.
  4. Melt cooking fat in a skillet over medium heat.
  5. Cook the onion and garlic for 1 to 2 minutes or until soft.
  6. Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink, about 6 minutes.
  7. Add the bell pepper and cook until soft (3 to 4 minutes).
  8. Add cumin, paprika, chili powder, and oregano; season to taste with salt and pepper; toss everything until well mixed.
  9. Serve the ground beef mixed with the sweet potatoes; top with green onions and drizzle with cilantro sauce.

📖 Recipe

Sweet Potato And Ground Beef Bowl Recipe (3)

Sweet Potato And Ground Beef Bowl

Take a journey into South American cuisine with this delicious and quick bowl.

5 from 2 votes

Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 4 people

Calories 487 kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 F.

  • Toss the potatoes on a baking sheet with olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, and cumin; season to taste with salt and pepper.

    1 tsp. chili powder, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, 2 sweet potatoes, 2 tbsp. olive oil, Juice of half a lime, 1 tsp. ground cumin

  • Place in the oven and roast the sweet potatoes for 15 to 20 minutes.

  • Melt cooking fat in a skillet over medium heat.

    Cooking fat

  • Cook the onion and garlic for 1 to 2 minutes or until soft.

    2 green onions, 1 garlic clove

  • Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink, about 6 minutes.

    1 lb. ground beef

  • Add the bell pepper and cook until soft (3 to 4 minutes).

    1 bell pepper

  • Add cumin, paprika, chili powder, and oregano; season to taste with salt and pepper; toss everything until well mixed.

    1 tsp. paprika, 1 tsp. dried oregano, 2 tsp. chili powder, ½ tsp. cumin, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

  • Serve the ground beef mixed with the sweet potatoes; top with green onions and drizzle with cilantro sauce.

    1 onion, 2 green onions, ¼ cup cilantro, ¼ cup coconut milk, Juice of 1 lime, 1 tsp. chili powder

Nutrition

Calories: 487kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 23gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 203mgPotassium: 857mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 12394IUVitamin C: 44mgCalcium: 113mgIron: 6mg

Keyword ground beef, sweet potato

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Comments

  1. Ally

    Can you please include the directions on how to make the cilantro sauce?

    Reply

    • Paleo Leaper

      Hi Ally, just mix the ingredients ¼ cup cilantro, chopped, ¼ cup coconut milk, Juice of 1 lime, 1 tsp. chili powder

      Reply

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Sweet Potato And Ground Beef Bowl Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What meat goes good with sweet potatoes? ›

Chicken: Chicken, whether roasted, grilled, or pan-seared, complements the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes. You can season the chicken with herbs, spices, or citrus for a delicious contrast. Pork: Pork and sweet potatoes create a delightful combination.

What is the difference between a yam and a sweet potato? ›

Sweet potatoes are in the morning glory family, while yams belong to the lily family. Yams aren't as sweet as sweet potatoes, and they are starchier and drier. Their texture and flavor are more similar to potatoes or yuca.

Are sweet potatoes healthy? ›

Sweet potatoes are nutritious, packing a good amount of vitamin A, vitamin C, and manganese into each serving. They also have anticancer properties and may promote immune function and other health benefits. Sweet potatoes are sweet, starchy root vegetables that are grown worldwide ( 1 ).

Should you eat meat and potatoes together? ›

Over the past several years, scientists in the U.S., New Zealand, Scotland, and beyond have debunked the myth that red meat and starch are double trouble. In fact, they've shown that eating resistant carbs like potatoes with red meat promotes better digestive health than eating red meat on its own.

What do you fertilize sweet potatoes with? ›

Choose the Right Fertilizer: Select a balanced, all-purpose fertilizer with equal parts nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K).

What brings out the flavor of sweet potatoes? ›

Slow-roasting the sweet potatoes activates endogenous enzymes that bring out their natural sweetness.

Can I eat sweet potato with every meal? ›

If you enjoy sweet potatoes, you can absolutely enjoy them daily. However, eating multiple sweet potatoes every day could cause a harmless condition called carotenodermia, where your skin turns yellow-orange. You may also want to be cautious about your sweet potato intake if you have a history of kidney stones.

Can dogs eat sweet potatoes? ›

Good news: vets give the OK when it comes to dogs and sweet potatoes! In fact, sweet potatoes are considered a healthy treat for dogs and offer lots of nutritional value for your pooch. Just be careful how you go about introducing this fiber-rich starchy root to your pooch.

Which is healthier yams or sweet potatoes? ›

Although both veggies are very close in fiber, protein, vitamin C, and magnesium, sweet potatoes are the healthier option because they are lower in overall calories, lower in carbohydrates, and higher in beta carotene (vitamin A).

Are canned yams actually sweet potatoes? ›

Sweet potatoes have smooth reddish skin, softer flesh (when cooked), and a sweet flavor. You don't have to worry about mixing them up while you're shopping because true yams are rarely found in American grocery stores. The popular canned yams that you see around the holidays are technically sweet potatoes.

Are sweet potatoes good for diabetics? ›

Sweet potatoes are known to be high in fiber and have a low glycemic index, which results in a less immediate impact on blood glucose levels. This can help people with diabetes keep their blood sugar levels in check. Sweet potatoes can be: Baked or microwaved.

What meat goes well with mashed potatoes? ›

Roasted meats (beef, pork, chicken), stews (Brunswick stew), things with meaty sauce (boeuf bourguignon) or things with creamier sauces (beef Stroganof) all make good accompaniments for mashed potatoes.

What do Americans put on sweet potato? ›

Introduction. The American tradition of cooking sweet potatoes with marshmallows is a bit of a leap for the European reader. But it always pays to keep an open mind.

Are sweet potatoes good for dinner? ›

So, recently I've been trying to branch out and experiment with more well-balanced meals, such as these Mediterranean Sweet Potatoes. The result is a 30-minute lunch or dinner that's both satisfying, savory and sweet, and seriously healthy.

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