Description
This hearty and nourishing bowl combines seasoned ground beef, roasted sweet potatoes, creamy cottage cheese, and sautéed greens for the ultimate healthy comfort food. It’s high in protein, meal-prep friendly, gluten-free, and loaded with nutrients, making it perfect for easy dinners or make-ahead lunches. Whether you’re seeking healthy snack options or easy dinner ideas, this balanced dish checks all the boxes.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1/2 tablespoon olive oil (for skillet)
1 small yellow onion, chopped
1 pound lean ground beef
2 cups fresh spinach
1 cup cottage cheese
Optional toppings: avocado slices, green onions, hot sauce, tahini drizzle
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Toss cubed sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Roast on a baking sheet for 25–30 minutes until tender and golden.
4. In a skillet over medium heat, add 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and chopped onion. Cook until soft.
5. Add ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 8–10 minutes until browned.
6. Stir in spinach and cook for 1–2 minutes until wilted. Remove from heat.
7. To assemble, layer sweet potatoes, beef-spinach mixture, and cottage cheese in bowls.
8. Add optional toppings like avocado or hot sauce if desired.
9. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Use full-fat or low-fat cottage cheese depending on your taste or dietary goals.
Blended cottage cheese creates a creamy topping if you prefer it smooth.
This recipe freezes well—just separate components for best reheating results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 415
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: healthy dinner, ground beef bowl, easy meal prep, protein bowl, cottage cheese recipe