High Protein Beef and Sweet Potato Power Bowl
A flavorful, garlic-free power bowl featuring seasoned ground beef, sweet roasted sweet potatoes, fresh tomatoes, baby kale, and creamy fresh mozzarella. It balances savory, rich ingredients with fresh greens for a nourishing, quick-assembly meal.
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 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.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
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.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
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
10 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Mixing bowl
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Instructions
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Next: Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in…
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Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in…
Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F (190°C).
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Add 150g of ground beef to the…
Add 150g of ground beef to the hot skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until browned with no pink remaining and an internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
Look for: browned with no pink remaining and an internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C)
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Season the beef with 0
Season the beef with 0.5 tsp of salt and 0.25 tsp of black pepper, then transfer to a plate.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Lay a base of 1 cup of…
In a large bowl, lay a base of 1 cup of baby kale.
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Warm 150g of roasted sweet potato pieces…
Warm 150g of roasted sweet potato pieces in the microwave for 45 seconds until heated through, then add to the bowl alongside the kale.
Look for: heated through, then add to the bowl alongside the kale
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Add the warm cooked ground beef
Add the warm cooked ground beef, 0.5 cup of diced fresh tomato, and 30g of fresh mozzarella balls to the bowl.
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Drizzle the entire bowl with the remaining…
Drizzle the entire bowl with the remaining 1 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil before serving warm.
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Store any leftovers in an airtight container…
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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