Description
Looking for a wholesome, protein-rich meal that’s as comforting as it is energizing? These Cottage Cheese Ground Beef And Sweet Potato Bowls are your answer. With savory seasoned beef, caramelized roasted sweet potatoes, creamy cottage cheese, and fresh greens, this easy recipe is perfect for a quick dinner or a make-ahead lunch. It’s packed with flavor, high in protein, and loaded with colorful nutrients—ideal for healthy snack prep, breakfast ideas, or dinner ideas that don’t skimp on taste.
Ingredients
2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
0.5 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
1 pound ground beef (85% lean)
1 teaspoon chili powder
0.5 teaspoon cumin
0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup cottage cheese
1 ripe avocado sliced
2 cups baby spinach or greens of choice
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Fresh lime wedges optional for serving
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, turning halfway through until golden and tender.
2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain excess fat if needed.
3. Season beef with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook 2–3 more minutes to blend flavors.
4. In serving bowls, layer a base of spinach or greens. Top with beef, roasted sweet potatoes, sliced avocado, and cottage cheese.
5. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve with lime wedges if desired.
Notes
Roast the sweet potatoes in a single layer for even browning and caramelization.
Use freshly sliced avocado right before serving to avoid browning.
For meal prep, store each component separately and assemble before eating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting + Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 75mg