Description
Savory‑sweet maple‑garlic beef paired with roasted sweet potatoes over fluffy rice—hearty, lightly sweet, and perfect for fall‑inspired bowl meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into ½‑inch cubes
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 3 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice)
- Optional garnish: sliced green onions, sesame seeds, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 °F (220 °C). Toss diced sweet potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 20‑25 minutes, until tender and slightly caramelized.
- Meanwhile, heat remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through—about 8‑10 minutes.
- Stir in maple syrup and soy sauce. Cook for another 2‑3 minutes, stirring gently until the sauce reduces slightly and coats the beef. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or pepper as needed.
- To assemble, divide cooked rice between bowls. Top with roasted sweet potatoes and spoonful of maple‑garlic beef.
- Garnish with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, or cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Maple syrup brings a natural sweetness that complements both beef and sweet potatoes—don’t skip it!
- Smoked paprika adds warmth and depth; you can substitute with chili powder or cumin for variation.
- Use cauliflower rice for a low‑carb version, or brown rice for extra fiber and nutty flavor.
- This recipe is great for meal prep—store components separately and assemble just before serving to keep textures fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Bowl Meal
- Method: Roasting, stovetop sauté
- Cuisine: American, fall‑inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: ≈500–550 kcal
- Sugar: ≈12 g (from maple + sweet potato)
- Sodium: ≈400 mg
- Fat: ≈15 g
- Saturated Fat: ≈5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ≈65 g
- Fiber: ≈5 g
- Protein: ≈20 g
- Cholesterol: ≈50 mg
Keywords: maple garlic beef bowl, sweet potato rice bowl, fall bowl meal, savory sweet beef bowl