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Mediterranean ground beef sweet potato bowls served in large bowl and garnished with fresh herbs and lime wedge.
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Mediterranean Ground Beef Sweet Potato Bowls

These Mediterranean Ground Beef Sweet Potato Bowls are my fresh twist on the viral recipe. Made with seasoned beef, air-fried sweet potatoes, creamy cottage cheese, and a bright cucumber tomato salad, these bowls are high-protein, flavorful, and perfect for an easy weeknight meal or meal prep.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword mediterranean ground beef sweet potato bowls
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 530kcal
Author Tawnie Graham of Kroll's Korner

Ingredients

Sweet Potatoes

  • 2-3 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cut into cubes
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Ground Beef

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Cucumber Salad

  • 1 English cucumber diced
  • 1/4 small red onion finely diced
  • 1/4 cup kalamata olives chopped
  • 1 medium tomato diced
  • 1-2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For Serving

  • Cottage cheese I’m loving Good Culture
  • Hot honey
  • Fresh cilantro/fresh Dill
  • Lime wedges
  • Crumbled feta optional
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Instructions

  • Season the sweet potatoes: Toss cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
    2-3 medium sweet potatoes, 2 Tbsp. olive oil, Salt and pepper
    Three images side-by-side showing how to season the sweet potatoes before adding to the air fryer.
  • Air Fryer (I like this method!): Cook at 400°F for 12-15 minutes Start Timer, shaking the basket halfway through, until tender and lightly browned. Oven: Roast at 425°F for ~25-35 minutes Start Timer, stirring once halfway through, until the potatoes are fork-tender and caramelized. Try not to eat them all while you prepare the other ingredients for your bowls, haha!
    Side-by-side phot of placing diced sweet potatoes in the air fryer and cooking for 15 mins.
  • Cook the ground beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Add the minced garlic, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook for another 1-2 minutes Start Timer until fragrant. Remove from heat.
    1 lb. ground beef, 3 cloves garlic, 1 tsp. dried oregano, 1 tsp. ground cumin, 1 tsp. paprika, Salt and pepper
    Three images side-by-side showing cooking the ground beef in a skillet and adding seasonings and garlic.
  • Make the cucumber salad: In a medium bowl, combine the cucumber, red onion, olives, and tomato. Drizzle with olive oil and red wine vinegar, then season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine. (I like to make this ahead of time/at least have the veg chopped so it makes bringing these bowls together just a tad easier!)
    1 English cucumber, 1/4 small red onion, 1/4 cup kalamata olives, 1 medium tomato, 1-2 Tbsp. olive oil, 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar, Salt and pepper
    Three images side-by-side showing how to make the cucumber tomato salad.
  • Assemble the bowls: Divide the crispy sweet potatoes among bowls. Top with seasoned ground beef, a generous scoop of cottage cheese, and the cucumber salad.
    Cottage cheese
  • Garnish and serve: Finish with fresh cilantro or dill, a squeeze of lime, and a drizzle of hot honey. Sprinkle with feta if desired. Serve immediately.
    Hot honey, Fresh cilantro/fresh Dill, Lime wedges, Crumbled feta
    Side-by-side image of drizzling hot honey over mediterranean ground beef bowls then garnishing with fresh herbs to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 530kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 277mg | Potassium: 960mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 17043IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 5mg