Description
A delicious and nutritious Loaded Sweet Potato Beef Bowl packed with protein, perfect for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork, then bake for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir and cook for 5-7 minutes.
- Once the sweet potatoes are done, cut them in half and fluff the insides with a fork.
- Top each sweet potato half with the beef mixture, avocado slices, and garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Serve warm and enjoy your protein-packed meal!
Notes
- Feel free to add your favorite toppings like cheese or sour cream.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for meal prep.
- Adjust the spices according to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 65g
- Cholesterol: 80mg