Mediterranean Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Bowl
A savory, garlic-free meal prep bowl featuring seasoned lean ground beef, roasted sweet potato, crisp cucumber, and tangy feta cheese. It packs high protein and vibrant Mediterranean flavors that hold up wonderfully for a busy workday.
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Marianne + Lila
Marianne created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet · Sheet pan · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Peel and chop 1 medium sweet potato…
Peel and chop 1 medium sweet potato into 0.5 inch (1.3cm) cubes.
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Place the sweet potato cubes on the…
Place the sweet potato cubes on the baking sheet, drizzle with 0.5 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, pinch with salt, and toss to coat evenly.
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Roast in the oven for 25 minutes
Roast in the oven for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the edges are golden brown and a fork pierces the sweet potato easily.
Look for: the edges are golden brown and a fork pierces the sweet potato easily
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Heat 0
Heat 0.5 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add 150g ground beef
Add 150g ground beef, 0.5 tsp dried oregano, 0.5 tsp ground cumin, and a pinch of salt to the skillet.
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Cook for 7 to 9 minutes
Cook for 7 to 9 minutes, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until no pink remains and the beef reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
Look for: no pink remains and the beef reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C)
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Dice 0
Dice 0.5 cucumber into bite-sized pieces and cut 0.5 lemon into wedges.
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Assemble your bowl or meal prep container…
Assemble your bowl or meal prep container by placing the roasted sweet potato on one side and the seasoned ground beef on the other.
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Top with the diced cucumber
Top with the diced cucumber, 4 kalamata olives, and crumble 30g feta cheese over top.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Squeeze the juice from the lemon wedge…
Squeeze the juice from the lemon wedge over the dish right before serving.
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Store in an airtight container in the…
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; reheat the beef and sweet potatoes before adding fresh cucumber and feta.
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