High Protein Spicy Garlic Beef and Sweet Potato Bowl
Description
This high protein spicy garlic beef and sweet potato bowl is a balanced, meal-prep-friendly recipe built for flavor, nutrition, and consistency. Roasted sweet potatoes provide complex carbohydrates, while lean ground beef delivers a rich, savory base seasoned with warm spices and fresh garlic. A creamy garlic lime yogurt sauce ties everything together, creating a satisfying bowl that reheats well and supports high-protein meal plans.
Ingredients
Sweet Potatoes
- 600 g sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- olive oil spray
Spicy Garlic Beef
- 680 g lean ground beef
- 0.5 large white onion diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 0.5 lime lime juice
Garlic Lime Sauce
- 0.5 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp light mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp chipotle pepper sauce
- 1 tsp honey optional
- 1 pinch garlic powder
- salt to taste
Instructions
Roast the Sweet Potatoes
- Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F). Toss the cubed sweet potatoes with spices, seasonings, and olive oil spray, then arrange on a baking tray.
- Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping once, until tender and lightly browned.
Prepare the Spicy Garlic Beef
- Cook the onion in olive oil until soft, then brown the ground beef in the same pan.
- Add garlic, spices, soy sauce, and finish with lime juice. Cook briefly until fragrant.
Make the Sauce
- Whisk all sauce ingredients together until smooth and well combined.
Assemble the Bowls
- Divide sweet potatoes and beef between bowls, drizzle with sauce, and add fresh toppings before serving.
Notes
- Store cooked components separately for best meal prep texture.
- Add fresh toppings just before serving for optimal flavor.