Beef & Sweet Potato Bowls with Garlic Herb Sauce

These Beef & Sweet Potato Bowls are a delicious and macro-friendly addition to your weekly meal prep routine. Roasted sweet potatoes are paired with lean ground beef, caramelized onions, and creamy tomato paste for a rich, savory base. A light sprinkle of cheddar cheese adds creaminess, while the real star is the fresh garlic herb sauce made from Greek yogurt, olive oil, and lemon juice. At just 478 calories and 31g of protein per serving, this dish is as nutritious as it is satisfying. Perfect for four make-ahead meals or a hearty family dinner, it’s a high-protein bowl you’ll look forward to every time.

Author: Hunt4Shredz

Category: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Servings: 4 bowls

Calories: 719 kcal per serving

Ingredients

2 - sweet potatoes
1 teaspoon - light cooking spray
½ - white onion
1 pound - lean ground beef
3 cloves - garlic
¼ cup - tomato paste
½ cup - reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon - cumin
1 teaspoon - paprika
1 teaspoon - cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon - salt
⅛ - For the Garlic Herb Sauce:
½ cup - non-fat Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon - olive oil
1 tablespoon - lemon juice
1 tablespoon - fresh parsley
1 teaspoon - garlic powder
1 teaspoon - onion powder
1 teaspoon - Dijon mustard
⅛ - Salt and pepper
⅛ - Water

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly spray cubed sweet potatoes with cooking spray, season with salt, and roast for 25–30 minutes until tender and golden.
In a skillet, sauté diced onion until translucent. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
Stir in minced garlic, tomato paste, cumin, paprika, cayenne, and salt. Simmer until fully combined and aromatic.
In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and a splash of water to thin.
To assemble, divide roasted sweet potatoes among four bowls. Top with beef mixture and a sprinkle of cheddar cheese.
Drizzle with garlic herb sauce and garnish with extra parsley if desired. Serve hot or portion into containers for meal prep.