This delicious recipe combines the sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with savory ground beef and fresh vegetables, creating a hearty meal that’s perfect for two.
Recipe Information
Total Time: 1 hour Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients
– 1 large sweet potato, cubed – 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided – 1 medium onion, thinly sliced – Olive oil spray, as needed – 8 ounces (½ package) lean ground beef (93% lean) – 2 teaspoons spicy mayo, such as Ayoh! Foods Hot Giardinayo – 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar – 5 cups Little Gem lettuce – 12 cherry tomatoes, quartered – 1½ ounces (about ⅓ cup) sharp white cheddar cheese, cubed – 1 sour pickle, diced – Flaky salt (such as Maldon salt), to taste – Black pepper, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the sweet potato cubes on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Toss them with one tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Once the oven is hot, bake the sweet potatoes for about 45 minutes, or until they are soft when pierced with a fork. Remember to toss the cubes halfway through cooking.
Step 2
While the sweet potatoes are baking, heat a large pan over medium heat and add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the sliced onion, pressing them down with a spatula to encourage browning. Cook the onions for about eight minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are translucent and slightly charred.
Step 3
Remove the cooked onions from the pan but keep it over the heat. Lightly spritz the pan with olive oil spray before adding the ground beef. Use a spatula to break the meat into crumbles. Season with salt and pepper and cook for about 10 minutes, or until the beef is no longer pink inside. Remove from heat.
Step 4
In a small ramekin, combine the spicy mayo and red wine vinegar.
Step 5
Divide the lettuce, tomatoes, caramelized onions, cheddar, sweet potatoes, pickles, and ground beef between two bowls. Drizzle with the spicy mayo mixture before enjoying your meal.
Nutrition Per Serving
– 545 calories – 34 grams protein – 31 grams carbohydrates (8 grams fiber) – 32 grams total fat (10 grams saturated fat) – 615 milligrams sodium (plus additional for salting to taste)
This recipe is a delightful way to enjoy a balanced meal filled with flavors and textures, perfect for a cozy dinner for two.