Description
This Ground Beef Bowls recipe features a delicious combination of roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned ground beef, and fresh Mediterranean-inspired toppings including cottage cheese, cucumbers, tomatoes, radishes, olives, and feta cheese. Drizzled with optional hot honey and hummus, this balanced bowl is perfect for a wholesome and flavorful meal that is both easy to prepare and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Ground Beef
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon 7 spice seasoning
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Toppings
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- ½ cup sliced radishes
- ¼ cup sliced red onions
- ¼ cup olives (Kalamata or green)
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
Optional
- Hot honey (optional but recommended)
- Hummus (optional but recommended)
Instructions
- Roast the sweet potatoes: Preheat your oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, toss the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika until evenly coated. Spread them out on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the sweet potatoes are golden and tender.
- Brown the ground beef: While the sweet potatoes roast, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula until it begins to brown.
- Season the beef: Sprinkle the 7 spice seasoning, sea salt, and black pepper over the ground beef. Continue cooking until the beef is fully browned and fragrant, ensuring it is cooked through.
- Assemble the bowls: Begin by adding a base layer of the roasted sweet potatoes to each bowl. Top with the seasoned ground beef, then evenly add cottage cheese, diced cucumber, chopped tomatoes, sliced radishes, sliced red onions, olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
- Add optional toppings: For an extra burst of flavor, add a dollop of hummus and drizzle hot honey over the top if desired.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce fat content and keep the bowls balanced.
- Sweet potatoes can be roasted ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days for quick meal prep.
- 7 spice seasoning is a blend that typically includes spices like cumin, coriander, black pepper, cinnamon, and paprika; if unavailable, feel free to use your preferred spice mix.
- Adjust the amount of hot honey and hummus according to personal taste preferences.
- For a lower fat version, substitute cottage cheese with Greek yogurt and reduce or omit feta cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: ground beef bowls, roasted sweet potatoes, healthy bowls, Mediterranean bowl, easy dinner recipe, lean ground beef recipe
