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

Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Dice your sweet potatoes into cubes.
  2. 2Add the diced sweet potatoes into an air fryer.
  3. 3Spray with light cooking spray.
  4. 4Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste.
  5. 5Air fry the sweet potatoes for 20 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  6. 6Slice and dice your onion.
  7. 7Add the diced onion into a hot pan and sauté until tender.
  8. 8Add minced garlic to the pan and continue to sauté.
  9. 9Add the ground beef (at least 90% lean) to the pan.
  10. 10Season the beef with smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder (optional), and salt and pepper to taste.
  11. 11Brown the ground beef mixture.
  12. 12Finish the beef mixture with tomato paste.
  13. 13Add fresh shredded cheddar cheese to the beef mixture and stir until combined.
  14. 14For the sauce, add avocado, non-fat Greek yogurt, lime juice, fresh cilantro, olive oil (optional), garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper into a blender.
  15. 15Blend the sauce until it's nice and smooth.
  16. 16Divide the roasted sweet potatoes and cooked beef into your serving bowl.
  17. 17Top with the creamy avocado sauce.
  18. 18Garnish with green stuff (chives/scallions) to make it look fancy.

Ingredients

  • 2 large sweet potatoes
  • 1 tsp olive oil or light cooking spray
  • Salt
  • pepper
  • garlic powder
  • 0.5 white onion
  • 1 lb lean ground beef (93/7)
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
  • 1 unit large avocado
  • 0.5 cup non-fat Greek yogurt (or dairy-free)
  • 1 unit lime juice
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
  • water to thin

Equipment

air fryerknifepanspoonblender

Tips

  • Use at least 90% lean ground beef for higher protein and lower calories.
  • The chili powder is optional for heat in the beef mixture.
  • Add water to the avocado sauce to thin as needed for desired consistency.

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