Meal Prep with Ground Beef and Sweet Potatoes
Get ready to savor a scrumptious meal prep that combines juicy, seasoned ground beef with perfectly roasted sweet potatoes! This hearty dish not only satisfies your taste buds but also makes for effortless lunches throughout the week. With just a sprinkle of your favorite spices and a dash of olive oil, you'll have a wholesome, flavorful feast ready in no time!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(4)
- chopped cilantro (60 ml)
- corn (240 ml)
- juice of a half of a lime
- sweet potatoes
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- lean ground beef (454 g)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- cheese (30 ml)
- fat-free cottage cheese (120 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- olive oil (30 ml)
- tahinioptional
🧂Spices & Seasonings(3)
- garlic powder
- paprika
- salt and pepper
📦Other(1)
- mayo (120 ml)
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
526
Protein
38g
Carbs
28g
Fat
30g
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Brown some lean ground beef and season it with taco seasoning.
- 2
Cut up some sweet potatoes.
- 3
Put sweet potatoes in a bowl with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- 4
Place sweet potatoes in the oven at 425°F for approximately 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- 5
Microwave the corn according to the package directions and let it cool.
- 6
In a bowl, combine the corn, blended fat-free cottage cheese, mayo, cheese, chopped cilantro, tahini, and the juice of half a lime.
- 7
Stir all ingredients together well.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Brown your lean ground beef at 375-400°F in a dry cast-iron skillet for 3-4 minutes before adding oil; this creates a Maillard reaction that develops deep savory notes and renders fat, improving browning efficiency by 30%.technique375-400°F | 3-4 minutes
- ✓Cut sweet potatoes to uniform 0.75-inch cubes and toss with exactly 1.5 tablespoons olive oil per pound; this 3-4% oil ratio ensures even caramelization without excess moisture that prevents browning.ingredient0.75-inch cubes | 1.5 tbsp oil per pound
- ✓Flip sweet potatoes at the 12-13 minute mark (not halfway through 25-30 min) so the first side develops a caramelized crust before moisture escapes; this timing maximizes the Maillard reaction window.timing12-13 minutes (not 50% mark)
- ✓Blend fat-free cottage cheese with 2 tablespoons water per 0.5 cup cottage cheese to achieve a mayo-like consistency before mixing; this hydration compensates for the lack of fat and prevents a grainy texture in your sauce.technique2 tbsp water per 0.5 cup cottage cheese
- ✓Lime juice in your corn mixture should be added immediately after blending cottage cheese, as citric acid (pH ~2.3) will begin breaking down the blended curd structure within 2-3 minutes, thinning the sauce.timing2-3 minutes (shelf life of blended texture)
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Meal Prep with Ground Beef and Sweet Potatoes
Get ready to savor a scrumptious meal prep that combines juicy, seasoned ground beef with perfectly roasted sweet potatoes! This hearty dish not only satisfies your taste buds but also makes for effortless lunches throughout the week. With just a sprinkle of your favorite spices and a dash of olive oil, you'll have a wholesome, flavorful feast ready in no time!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(4)
- chopped cilantro (60 ml)
- corn (240 ml)
- juice of a half of a lime
- sweet potatoes
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- lean ground beef (454 g)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- cheese (30 ml)
- fat-free cottage cheese (120 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- olive oil (30 ml)
- tahinioptional
🧂Spices & Seasonings(3)
- garlic powder
- paprika
- salt and pepper
📦Other(1)
- mayo (120 ml)
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
526
Protein
38g
Carbs
28g
Fat
30g
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Brown some lean ground beef and season it with taco seasoning.
- 2
Cut up some sweet potatoes.
- 3
Put sweet potatoes in a bowl with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- 4
Place sweet potatoes in the oven at 425°F for approximately 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- 5
Microwave the corn according to the package directions and let it cool.
- 6
In a bowl, combine the corn, blended fat-free cottage cheese, mayo, cheese, chopped cilantro, tahini, and the juice of half a lime.
- 7
Stir all ingredients together well.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Brown your lean ground beef at 375-400°F in a dry cast-iron skillet for 3-4 minutes before adding oil; this creates a Maillard reaction that develops deep savory notes and renders fat, improving browning efficiency by 30%.technique375-400°F | 3-4 minutes
- ✓Cut sweet potatoes to uniform 0.75-inch cubes and toss with exactly 1.5 tablespoons olive oil per pound; this 3-4% oil ratio ensures even caramelization without excess moisture that prevents browning.ingredient0.75-inch cubes | 1.5 tbsp oil per pound
- ✓Flip sweet potatoes at the 12-13 minute mark (not halfway through 25-30 min) so the first side develops a caramelized crust before moisture escapes; this timing maximizes the Maillard reaction window.timing12-13 minutes (not 50% mark)
- ✓Blend fat-free cottage cheese with 2 tablespoons water per 0.5 cup cottage cheese to achieve a mayo-like consistency before mixing; this hydration compensates for the lack of fat and prevents a grainy texture in your sauce.technique2 tbsp water per 0.5 cup cottage cheese
- ✓Lime juice in your corn mixture should be added immediately after blending cottage cheese, as citric acid (pH ~2.3) will begin breaking down the blended curd structure within 2-3 minutes, thinning the sauce.timing2-3 minutes (shelf life of blended texture)