Description
This hearty dish features layers of seasoned ground beef and roasted sweet potatoes, making it a comforting and nutritious option for any weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Lean Ground Beef
- 2 large Sweet Potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 cups Seasonal Vegetables, diced
- Spices (salt, pepper, garlic powder and to taste)
- 1 cup Cheese or Dairy Alternative
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prep your ingredients by peeling and cubing the sweet potatoes and chopping seasonal veggies.
- Brown the beef in a skillet with olive oil, seasoning it while cooking.
- Combine sweet potatoes and veggies in a bowl with olive oil and spices.
- Layer the beef mixture in a baking dish, followed by the sweet potato and veggie mix.
- Bake covered for 35 minutes, then uncover, add cheese, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until tender and bubbly.
- Serve warm, optionally garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
Feel free to add extras like diced jalapeños for spice or swap beef for lentils for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: high-protein, beef, sweet potato, comfort food, healthy recipe