Sweet Potato Ground Beef Bowl
This Sweet Potato Ground Beef Bowl is a 30-minute, one-pan meal that’s hearty, healthy, and packed with flavor!
Equipment
- Large skillet with lid (12-inch preferred)
- Cutting board
- Chef’s knife
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Grater (for garlic)
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 pound lean ground beef 90/10 or 93/7
- 5 teaspoons chili powder divided
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin divided
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon grated or minced garlic
- 2 cups peeled and diced sweet potatoes about 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 14.5 oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 4 oz can diced green chiles
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar Colby Jack, or Pepper Jack cheese
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
- Avocado sliced (optional)
- Hot honey for drizzling (optional)
- Cottage cheese for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and ground beef. Cook, breaking up the beef, until mostly browned.
Add seasonings:
- Sprinkle in 3 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir well. Add the garlic and cook for another minute. Remove beef mixture from the skillet and set aside.
- Wipe out the skillet if needed, then add the diced sweet potatoes, fire roasted tomatoes, diced green chiles, water, remaining 2 teaspoons chili powder, and 1 teaspoon cumin. Stir to combine. Cover and reduce heat to simmer for about 20 minutes, until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Return beef mixture to the skillet. Stir everything together. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
Top with cheese:
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the skillet, cover, and let it melt for 1–2 minutes.
Garnish and serve:
- Serve bowls topped with fresh cilantro, sliced avocado, hot honey, or cottage cheese as desired.
Notes
For a lower-carb option, substitute sweet potatoes with cauliflower rice.
This bowl is perfect for meal prep. Store components separately and assemble fresh for best texture.
For a viral twist, top with cottage cheese and a drizzle of hot honey.
Omit cheese or use a dairy-free cheese for a dairy-free version.
Ground turkey or chicken can be substituted for beef if preferred.