Ground Beef Bowls with Sweet Potato and Green Beans

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 37

Total Time: 52

Servings: servings

Calories: 503kcal

Author: Jazzmine Woodard

Protein and fiber packed power bowls with well seasoned ground beef and veggies

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Equipment

Ingredients

For the Sweet Potatoes

1 pound sweet potatoes about two large sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons avocado oil or oil of your choosing
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
sea salt to taste
black pepper to taste

For the Green Beans

1 ½ pound fresh green beans
4 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons avocado oil or oil of your choosing
sea salt to taste
½ teaspoon black pepper to taste
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
crushed red pepper to taste

For the Ground Beef

1 pound lean ground beef
1 ½ tablespoon avocado oil or oil of your choosing
½ onion
4 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ teaspoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon black pepper
sea salt to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray two sheet pans with non-stick oil spray (optional) and set aside.
Prep the Vegetables: Dice onion and crush or mince garlic. Cut sweet potatoes into ½-inch cubes. Trim the ends off the green beans and remove any strings if needed.
1 pound sweet potatoes, 1 ½ pound fresh green beans, 4 cloves garlic, ½ onion, 4 cloves garlic
Toss sweet potatoes in oil and spices, then spread onto sheet pan and roast for about 27 minutes or until fork-tender. The flesh of the sweet potato will be golden brown and slightly caramelized.
2 tablespoons avocado oil, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon ground ginger, ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, sea salt, black pepper
Toss green beans in oil and spices, then spread out onto a sheet pan and roast for about 25 minutes or until cooked through.
Once fully cooked, the green beans should have a glossy, wrinkled appearance with a slightly duller green color, and brown spots where they've had contact with the pan.
2 tablespoons avocado oil, sea salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, crushed red pepper
Prepare the Ground Beef: Meanwhile, pour oil into skillet over medium heat. Once warmed, add onion and spices. Sauté for about four minutes or until onion starts to turn translucent and is very fragrant. Add garlic and cook for one minute more.
1 ½ tablespoon avocado oil, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¾ teaspoon ground turmeric, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ½ teaspoon dried basil, ½ teaspoon black pepper, sea salt
Add ground beef and break it up into small clumps. Brown the meat until cooked through (about 10 minutes), tossing with the aromatics as you go. Remove from heat and serve with sweet potatoes and green beans.
1 pound lean ground beef

Notes

Preparation

Velveting the Ground Beef: Velveting is a Chinese cooking technique that tenderizes ground meats, making them very tender and juicy. For this recipe, dissolve ½ teaspoon of baking soda in one tablespoon of water, then pour it over the uncooked ground beef and work it very well in with your hands. Let the meat sit for about 15 minutes (but no longer than an hour) at room temperature before cooking.

Modifications

You can customize this recipe to your liking with different vegetables instead of or in addition to what's indicated here. Broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots are great options.

Storage

Store the beef, green beans, and sweet potatoes in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator. Keeps for up to five days.

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