Main

High-Protein Beef & Sweet Potato Bowls with Creamy Avocado Sauce

A delicious and healthy bowl featuring seasoned ground beef, roasted sweet potatoes, and a creamy avocado sauce, perfect for a high-protein meal.

🍳
4
Serves
20m
Cook

Ingredients

  • sweet potatoes
  • olive oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Garlic powder
  • white onion
  • lean ground beef
  • garlic
  • tomato paste
  • smoked paprika
  • cumin
  • chili powder
  • Salt
  • reduced-fat cheddar cheese
  • avocado
  • non-fat Greek yogurt
  • lime
  • fresh cilantro
  • olive oil
  • garlic powder
  • cumin
  • Salt
  • Water
  • Fresh chives

Method

  1. 1

    Begin by dicing the sweet potatoes into cubes.

  2. 2

    Place the cubed sweet potatoes into an air fryer basket. Spray with light cooking spray or toss with olive oil.

  3. 3

    Season the sweet potatoes with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste.

  4. 4

    Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes, shaking the basket occasionally to ensure even cooking.

  5. 5

    While the potatoes are cooking, finely dice the white onion.

  6. 6

    Heat a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until it becomes translucent and softened.

  7. 7

    Add the minced garlic to the pan and cook for another minute until fragrant.

  8. 8

    Add the lean ground beef to the pan. Season with smoked paprika, cumin, and optional chili powder.

  9. 9

    Use a wooden spoon to break up the beef and cook until it is browned.

  10. 10

    Stir in the tomato paste and shredded cheddar cheese, mixing until the cheese is melted and everything is well combined.

  11. 11

    To make the avocado sauce, add the avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to a blender or food processor.

  12. 12

    Blend until the sauce is completely smooth. Add a small amount of water if needed to reach your desired consistency.

  13. 13

    To assemble, place a layer of the cooked sweet potatoes in a bowl. Top with the ground beef mixture.

  14. 14

    Drizzle the creamy avocado sauce over the beef.

  15. 15

    Garnish with freshly chopped chives or green onions and serve immediately.

Never lose a recipe again

Save recipes from anywhere, get organized cookbooks, and cook hands-free — all in BeChef.

More recipes to try