High Protein Cheeseburger Sweet Potato Bowl
Cheeseburger Sweet Potato Bowl: high protein ground beef, roasted sweet potatoes, crisp veggies, and creamy sauce in one easy bowl.
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Ingredients
- 1½ pound 96% lean ground beef
- 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder divided
- 1 teaspoon onion powder divided
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt divided
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ cup dill pickles chopped
- ¼ cup red onion chopped
- ½ cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoon sliced green onions
For the Creamy Burger Sauce:
- ½ cup plain nonfat greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoon light Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon dill pickle juice
- ½ teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Place the diced sweet potatoes on a large baking sheet. Drizzle the sweet potatoes with olive oil.
- Sprinkle the sweet potatoes with ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, smoked paprika, ¼ teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Toss the sweet potatoes until coated.
- Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer.
- Bake the sweet potatoes for 22 to 25 minutes, or until tender and lightly browned.
- While the sweet potatoes bake, heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook the ground beef for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon.
- Add the remaining ½ teaspoon garlic powder, remaining ½ teaspoon onion powder, and remaining ¼ teaspoon salt.
- Stir until the beef is evenly seasoned and fully cooked.
- Drain any excess liquid from the skillet if needed.
- In a small bowl, add the Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Using a wire whisk, mix until smooth.
- Divide the romaine lettuce between 4 bowls.
- Top each bowl with roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned beef, tomatoes, pickles, red onion, cheddar cheese, and green onions.
- Drizzle each bowl with creamy burger sauce.
Notes
Tips and Tricks
Keep the sauce separate for meal prep - Store the sauce in a small container so the lettuce stays crisp. Build the bowls right before serving - Add the lettuce and sauce last so the texture stays better.Storing and Reheating
Store in the refrigerator - Store the beef, sweet potatoes, toppings, and sauce in separate airtight containers for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave - Place the beef and sweet potatoes in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals until warm. Reheat in a skillet - Place the beef and sweet potatoes in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Stir until warm.Nutrition
Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 43gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 116mgSodium: 913mgPotassium: 1262mgFiber: 6gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 20552IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 183mgIron: 6mg
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