Beef Avocado Sweet Potato Bowl (Printer View)

Tender beef, creamy avocado, roasted sweet potatoes, and fresh greens combine in a hearty 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

# Method Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss sweet potato cubes with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning once halfway through, until tender and golden.
02 - In a bowl, combine sliced beef with 2 tbsp olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix until fully coated.
03 - Heat a large skillet over high heat. Sear beef in batches for 2 to 3 minutes per side, cooking until just done. Remove from heat and keep warm.
04 - Whisk together Greek yogurt, lime juice, chopped cilantro, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
05 - Divide spinach or mixed greens evenly into four serving bowls. Arrange roasted sweet potatoes, seared beef, avocado slices, cherry tomatoes, and red onion on top.
06 - Drizzle each bowl with the yogurt-lime dressing and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It feels indulgent but leaves you energized, not weighed down.
  • Every bite has a different texture, from crispy edges to silky avocado.
  • You can prep the components ahead and assemble in minutes when you're starving.
  • It looks impressive enough to serve guests but easy enough for a solo weeknight.
02 -
  • Don't skip preheating the skillet, cold pans make the beef stick and steam instead of sear.
  • Slice the beef against the grain or every bite will be chewy no matter how well you cook it.
  • Let the sweet potatoes get a little charred, those crispy edges are half the reason this bowl works.
  • If your avocado isn't ripe, don't force it, use extra tomatoes or a handful of toasted pepitas instead.
03 -
  • Marinate the beef for an hour if you have time, it deepens the flavor and makes it even more tender.
  • Use a cast iron skillet for the beef, it holds heat better and gives you a better sear than nonstick.
  • Taste the dressing before you drizzle, lime juice varies in strength and you might need a little more or less.
  • If you don't have Greek yogurt, sour cream or even mashed avocado thinned with lime works in a pinch.
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