Smoky roasted sweet potatoes and seasoned ground beef with black beans, corn, fresh vegetables, and a creamy lime yogurt sauce.
For the Sweet Potatoes:
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
2 teaspoons olive oil
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
For the Ground Beef:
1 pound 93% lean ground beef
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 tablespoons water
For the Bowls:
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
For the Creamy Lime Sauce:
½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon water
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
⅛ teaspoon salt
1. Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
2. Season sweet potatoes with oil and seasonings. Roast 25–30 minutes, turning halfway.
3. Cook ground beef and onion for 6–8 minutes. Drain excess grease if needed.
4. Add garlic and seasonings, then tomato paste and water. Cook 2 minutes.
5. Stir in black beans and corn and heat for 3–4 minutes.
6. Whisk the lime sauce ingredients until smooth.
7. Divide lettuce among bowls and add sweet potatoes, beef mixture, tomatoes, and red onion.
8. Drizzle with lime sauce and garnish with cilantro.
Keep fresh and cooked components separate for meal prep.
Refrigerate cooked leftovers for up to 3–4 days.
Ground beef should reach 160°F internally.
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