Ground Beef Sweet Potato Kale and Avocado Bowl
A rich and hearty bowl combining seasoned ground beef, warm roasted sweet potatoes, and fresh baby kale, topped with creamy avocado and melted cheddar. It delivers vibrant flavor and filling power without relying on garlic or balsamic vinegar.
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 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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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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Steadier energy
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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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
20 min
Total
30 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
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Instructions
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Next: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat at…
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Heat a skillet over medium-high heat at…
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F (190°C). Add ground beef and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula until browned completely and no pink remains.
Look for: browned completely and no pink remains
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Toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil
In a separate bowl, toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
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Heat a roasting pan at 400°F (200°C)…
Heat a roasting pan at 400°F (200°C) and bake sweet potatoes for 20 minutes until tender and lightly browned around the edges.
Look for: tender and lightly browned around the edges
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Place baby kale in a serving bowl…
Place baby kale in a serving bowl as the base, then layer warm roasted sweet potato and browned ground beef over top to gently wilt the greens.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Top with sliced fresh tomato
Top with sliced fresh tomato, shredded cheddar cheese, and diced avocado before serving.
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