Perfect for: Lunch, dinner, or post-workout fuel
Time: 35–40 minutes
Serves: 2
🛒 Ingredients:
Beef Mince:
- 400 g ground beef
- ½ red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- ½ cup cherry or plum tomatoes, halved
- ½ can beans of choice (e.g. four-bean mix)
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- Spice mix: 1 tsp each cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and origanum; ½ tsp each cayenne pepper and chilli powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Sweet Potatoes:
- 2 large sweet potatoes (≈400 g), cubed
- ½ tsp each smoked paprika, garlic powder, and dried parsley
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
Toppings:
- ½ avocado, sliced
- ½ cup cherry/plum tomatoes, halved
- 1 tbsp low-fat yoghurt
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Squeeze of lime or lemon juice
- Optional: 1 tsp jalapeños
🔥 Instructions:
- Cook the beef mince
Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-low heat. Sauté the onion and red pepper with a pinch of salt to draw out moisture until almost softened. Stir in half of the spice mix. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Increase heat to medium-high, add the tomato paste, and cook for 3 minutes to deepen the flavour. Stir in the tomatoes, remaining spices, and a splash of water. Simmer for 15 minutes. Add beans and cook for another 10–12 minutes until thickened. - Roast the sweet potatoes
Preheat the oven or air fryer to 200 °C (390 °F). Toss the cubed sweet potatoes with coconut oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and dried parsley until evenly coated. Spread on a tray and roast or air fry for 20–25 minutes until soft inside and crisp on the edges. - Assemble the bowl
Divide the roasted sweet potatoes into bowls. Top with the spiced beef mince, fresh tomatoes, avocado, and a dollop of yoghurt. Sprinkle with chopped parsley, add jalapeños if using, and finish with a squeeze of lime or lemon juice.
✅ Why This Works:
This bowl pairs slow-digesting carbs from sweet potatoes with high-quality protein from lean beef and beans, creating a filling and nutrient-dense meal. Fresh toppings like avocado, tomatoes, and yoghurt add healthy fats, antioxidants, and creaminess while balancing the spices for a wholesome, satisfying dish.
