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Healthy Ground Beef Bowl (Easy High Protein Meal!)
A delicious and nutritious high-protein meal featuring seasoned ground beef, roasted sweet potatoes, and fresh salsa, perfect for a quick and healthy dinner.
Ingredients
Meat
- 1.5 lbs lean ground beef (or ground bison, or ground turkey)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 Tbsp taco seasoning
Sweet Potatoes
- 2 large sweet potatoes or yams (cubed small)
- 1 Tbsp avocado oil (or spray)
Fresh Salsa
- 4 large diced tomatoes
- 1 poblano or jalapeno pepper seeded and diced
- 1 red onion diced
- 1 bunch chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 each lime (juice and zest)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss cubed sweet potatoes with taco seasoning and oil, then roast for 25-30 minutes, tossing halfway.
- Make salsa by combining chopped tomatoes, pepper, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and zest. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Add garlic and seasonings, cook for 4-5 minutes.
- Assemble bowls with roasted sweet potatoes, cooked beef, and fresh salsa. Serve immediately.
Notes
Feel free to add extra toppings like cheese or sour cream for more flavor.