Dinner

Ground Beef Bowls with Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Fresh Vegetables, and Feta Recipe

ByCharlotte Montgomery January 26, 2026January 26, 2026

Introduction

These Ground Beef Bowls are a vibrant, flavorful meal combining roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned ground beef, and fresh veggies. Topped with creamy cottage cheese and feta, they offer a satisfying mix of textures and tastes perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.

The image shows two white bowls each with four main layers arranged side by side. On one side, there is a pile of cooked ground beef, dark brown with a crumbly texture. Next to it is a portion of cubed roasted sweet potatoes, bright orange with a slightly crisp surface. Beside the sweet potatoes is a fresh salad made of green cucumber slices, red grape tomatoes, thin red onion slices, radish slices, black olives, and white feta cheese cubes. The last layer is creamy hummus topped with white cottage cheese and sprinkled with red pepper flakes. The bowls sit on a white marbled surface with a small natural ceramic bowl holding small white flowers nearby, and two white-handled forks with gold prongs to the side. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 pound sweet potatoes (peeled & diced)
2 Tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
1 pound lean ground beef
1 teaspoon 7 spice
1 teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
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 feta cheese (crumbles)
Hot honey (optional but recommended)
Hummus (optional but recommended)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika until evenly coated.
Step 2: Spread the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are golden brown and tender.
Step 3: While the sweet potatoes roast, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until fully browned.
Step 4: Season the ground beef with 7 spice, sea salt, and black pepper. Stir well and continue cooking for a few minutes until fragrant and cooked through.
Step 5: To assemble the bowls, start with a base of roasted sweet potatoes in each bowl. Top with seasoned ground beef, then add dollops of cottage cheese and hummus if using.
Step 6: Add the fresh diced cucumbers, chopped tomatoes, sliced radishes, red onions, olives, and crumble feta cheese over the top.
Step 7: Finish with an optional drizzle of hot honey for a touch of sweetness and spice before serving.

Tips & Variations

Try swapping cottage cheese for Greek yogurt if you prefer a tangier, creamier topping.
Add avocado slices for extra creaminess and healthy fats.
Use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef for a leaner option.
For a spicier kick, mix chili flakes into the ground beef while cooking.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, warm the beef and sweet potatoes gently in a skillet or microwave, then add fresh toppings like cucumbers and tomatoes before serving to keep them crisp.