Ground Beef Sweet Potato Bowl
An easy, balanced bowl made with ground beef, sweet potatoes, avocado, and cottage cheese—perfect for kids and busy weeknights.
Ingredients
16 oz lean ground beef (93/7)
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
½ avocado, diced
½ yellow onion, thinly sliced (optional)
1 tbsp avocado oil
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
½ tbsp honey (optional, for adults)
½ tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp paprika
Pinch of black pepper
Optional: honey + red pepper flakes (omit for kids)
Instructions
Prepare Sweet Potatoes:
Peel and dice sweet potatoes into small cubes. Toss with avocado oil, cinnamon, and a pinch of garlic salt. Roast at 400°F or air-fry for 20 minutes until soft.
Cook Ground Beef:
In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and pepper. Cook until no longer pink, about 12–14 minutes.
(Optional) Grilled Onions:
Sauté sliced onions in butter with Worcestershire sauce and a little honey. Cook until soft and slightly caramelized.
Assemble the Bowl:
In each bowl, layer sweet potatoes, ground beef, avocado, and cottage cheese. Skip the honey drizzle for children or add a very light amount depending on their preference.
Notes
- Skip hot honey and spicy seasonings for toddlers.
- You can prep the beef and potatoes ahead for up to 3–4 days.
- For picky eaters, serve each component separately in a divided plate.