This High-Protein Cheeseburger Sweet Potato Bowl combines juicy seasoned ground beef, golden roasted sweet potatoes, cheddar cheese, fresh vegetables, and a creamy Greek yogurt burger sauce. Each serving provides approximately 31 grams of protein, making it a satisfying option for lunch or dinner. It's easy to customize, convenient for meal prep, and packed with familiar cheeseburger flavors. Make it once, and it may become a regular part of your high-protein meal rotation.
Ingredients
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- 2 medium sweet potatoes 500 g, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Seasoned Ground Beef
- 1 pound 450 g 93% lean ground beef
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
Toppings
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- ¼ cup chopped dill pickles
Creamy Burger Sauce
- ⅓ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon pickle juice
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into evenly sized ½-inch cubes.
- Toss the sweet potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Spread the seasoned sweet potatoes in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
- Roast for 25–30 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden on the edges and fork-tender.
- Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and break it into small crumbles.
- Cook the beef for approximately 7–9 minutes until browned and thoroughly cooked to 160°F (71°C). Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and water. Stir and cook for another 1–2 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, ketchup, mustard, pickle juice, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper until smooth.
- Prepare the lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and dill pickles.
- Divide the roasted sweet potatoes between four bowls. Add the seasoned ground beef and shredded cheddar.
- Arrange the lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and pickles over each serving.
- Drizzle with creamy burger sauce and serve immediately.