Beef Avocado Sweet Potato Bowl (Printable)

Tender beef, creamy avocado, and roasted sweet potatoes come together in a vibrant protein bowl.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Beef

01 - 1 lb beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
04 - 1 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1/2 tsp kosher salt
06 - 1/2 tsp black pepper

→ Vegetables & Fruit

07 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
08 - 1 tbsp olive oil
09 - 2 ripe avocados, sliced
10 - 5 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
11 - 3.5 oz baby spinach or mixed greens
12 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced

→ Dressing

13 - 3 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
14 - 1 tbsp lime juice
15 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
16 - Salt and pepper to taste

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss sweet potato cubes with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and tender.
02 - Combine beef, 2 tbsp olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Mix thoroughly to coat.
03 - Heat large skillet over high heat. Sear beef in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until just cooked. Remove and keep warm.
04 - Whisk Greek yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
05 - Divide spinach or mixed greens evenly between four bowls. Top with roasted sweet potatoes, seared beef, avocado slices, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
06 - Drizzle yogurt-lime dressing over the bowls. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's a complete meal that actually tastes like something you'd order out, but costs half the price.
  • The creamy avocado and tangy dressing make every bite feel special without requiring culinary school.
  • Roasted sweet potatoes have this natural sweetness that plays perfectly against the savory beef.
02 -
  • The secret is high heat for both roasting and searing—medium temperatures give you none of the flavor, just limp vegetables and grey beef.
  • Don't slice your avocado more than 10 minutes before assembly, or it'll oxidize and turn that sad brownish-grey color that makes everything look unappetizing.
  • The dressing is where this becomes special; a quality Greek yogurt actually tastes like something, while low-fat versions taste like sadness.
03 -
  • Pre-slice and partially freeze your beef for 15 minutes before cooking—it makes slicing easier and cooking faster.
  • Roast your sweet potatoes at high heat; medium temperature creates disappointed, soft potatoes instead of caramelized ones.
  • The red onion stays peppery and bright if you use it raw; never cook it into this bowl.
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