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Sweet Potato Burger Bowl

Savory Sweet Potato Burger Bowl for Wholesome Meals

Delight in a nutritious Sweet Potato Burger Bowl, featuring savory ground beef and sweet potatoes—a quick and customizable meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Burger Base
  • 1 lb Lean Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey
  • 2 cups Sweet Potatoes Can swap for butternut squash
For the Seasoning
  • 2 tbsp Avocado Oil Olive oil is a good alternative
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Fresh garlic can be used for a stronger flavor
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder Shallots could be an alternative
  • to taste Salt Can use sea salt or coarse ground pepper
  • to taste Pepper
For the Bowl Assembly
  • 4 cups Shredded Lettuce Spinach or arugula can be substituted
  • 1 medium Red Onion Use green onions for a milder flavor
  • 1 cup Diced Tomatoes Can replace with roasted bell peppers
  • 1 cup Pickles Omit or use relish if preferred
  • to taste Special Sauce Use barbecue sauce or sriracha for added heat

Equipment

  • Oven
  • skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into evenly-sized cubes. In a bowl, combine with avocado oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread sweet potatoes on a lined baking sheet and roast for 30-40 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  4. While the sweet potatoes roast, heat a skillet over medium heat and brown the ground beef for about 8 minutes.
  5. Season the browned beef with Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  6. In a serving bowl, layer shredded lettuce, roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned ground beef, red onion, diced tomatoes, pickles, and special sauce.
  7. Serve immediately while warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 1000mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 18000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Cut sweet potatoes uniformly for even cooking. Avoid overcooking beef to maintain juiciness. Prep components ahead for quick meals.

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