Do you love meat and potatoes but at the same time you want something new? Then try this lovely sweet potato beef bowl. It gives a big twist to traditional beef and potatoes. A combination of vegetables and fruits makes this a great dish, full of textures and flavours, which will satisfy also the most hesitant food lovers.
There is quite a long list of ingredients. However, you’ll have this delicious dish in only 30 minutes on your table. It was a big hit in this house. Definitely to try. You won’t be disappointed. On the contrary, you will be amazed.
As you can see already in the photo, I combined meat, vegetables and fruits. Sweet potato beef bowl has everything that you can possibly ask for; juiciness, crispiness, fruitiness, colours, many textures and a rich flavour. It’s a winning combination perfect for midweek supper or a weekend lunch.
Moreover, since I wanted some more flavour (Even more? How is that possible?), I added BBQ sauce and some smoked paprika to the meat as well. I love smoked aromas. Chili flakes would be a great choice too.
Why add fruits to your dishes?
Why did I pick pomegranate and kiwi? Does that go with meat and potatoes? First things first. On one hand, I wanted many different textures and flavours, on the other hand, I wanted more colours.
Green kiwi and red-pink pomegranate seeds make this sweet potato beef bowl alive and rich in vitamins. Kiwi is rich in vitamin C and the lovely red fruit, with shiny red seeds, is rich in antioxidants. And if you think these two fruits don’t belong here, I invite you to try it to believe it.
Ingredients for about 3 portions of sweet potato beef bowl:
- 3 small sweet potatoes (cut into wedges)
- 400 g ground beef
- 2 tomatoes (diced)
- 1 red onion (chopped)
- 3-4 Tbsp BBQ sauce
- 1 Tbsp smoked paprika powder
- 1-2 kiwis (sliced)
- ½ pomegranate
- 1-2 handfuls of green peas (frozen)
- salt and pepper
Preheat your oven to 190º C. Wash and peel the sweet potatoes. Then, cut them into wedges, place on a baking sheet, drizzle with some olive oil, sprinkle with two pinches of salt and put to bake for about 20-25 minutes or until tender.
Pomegranate; how to remove the seeds
In the meantime, roll the pomegranate in order to loosen the seeds. Then, halve it and place one half in a bowl filled with water. A tip; by using cold water the seeds will remain red, by using warm water they will get a lovely pink colour (like you can see in the photo).
Removing the seeds in water will save your clothes and your kitchen’s walls from all the red splashes. Moreover, the seeds will sink to the bottom and the white, bitter parts will float on top. Like that, you can easily remove them.
Furthermore, prepare the ground beef. In a pan, drizzle some olive oil. Once it gets hot add the chopped onion and the beef. Brown it for about 6-8 minutes or until it loses the pink-grey colour and gets that lovely brownish glaze.
Then, add some smoked paprika powder, the BBQ sauce and the diced tomatoes. Cook until most of the liquid evaporates. Only then add the frozen green peas. Last but not least, peel and slice the kiwi. Oh, I love kiwi. Slightly sour but sweet at the same time. And the colour is just fantastic!
Prepare sweet potato beef bowl on a Sunday for your family and friends. Surprise them with the addition of kiwis and pomegranate. The unusual combination can be surprisingly great. Choosing pineapple, grapes or peach can also be a great idea. Turn your midweek dinner into something fabulous.
Enjoy!
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