Ground Beef with Sweet Potato Fries
A hearty and nourishing dish of ground beef served with crispy sweet potato fries, perfect for post-workout fuel.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- 2 large Sweet Potatoes
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
- Fresh Parsley or Green Onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the sweet potatoes by scrubbing them clean and slicing into fries.
- Toss the sweet potatoes in a bowl with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the sweet potato fries in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Cook the ground beef in a skillet with remaining olive oil, seasoning with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, until browned.
- Serve the ground beef alongside the sweet potato fries, garnishing with parsley or green onions.
Notes
For a plant-based option, swap the ground beef for lentils or a plant-based substitute. Customize with your favorite spices and toppings!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: ground beef, sweet potato fries, comfort food, healthy meal, quick dinner