Beef, Sweet Potato and Cottage Cheese Bowl

what you need

• 120g lean ground beef
• 1 cup sweet potatoes, diced and roasted
• 1/2 avocado, diced
• 1/2 cup cottage cheese
• 1 tsp olive oil
• Salt, pepper, garlic powder
• Optional: pinch of chili flakes

◆ Why this works for fat loss

The combination of protein from the beef and cottage cheese, plus healthy fats from the avocado, slows digestion right down and keeps hunger low for a long time. This makes it significantly easier to stay within your calories throughout the day without feeling like you are fighting against yourself

◆ Chef Tips

• Give your sweet potatoes real space on the tray; crowding them is the number one reason they go soft instead of crispy
• Use lean ground beef to keep the calories controlled while still getting that satisfying savory flavor
• Add chili flakes to the beef while it cooks for extra depth of flavor without adding any extra calories
• Spoon the cottage cheese on cold right at the end so it stays creamy and doesn’t melt into everything

◆ How to make it

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C and dice your sweet potatoes into small, even cubes of about 1/2 inch so every piece roasts at the same rate
2. Toss them in olive oil, salt, pepper, and a pinch of garlic powder, making sure every piece is fully coated, then spread them in a single layer on a baking tray with clear space between each piece so they caramelize properly instead of steaming
3. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until the edges are golden and slightly crispy, they should look deeply colored, not pale>
4. While the sweet potatoes are in their last 10 minutes, heat a skillet over medium heat and add your ground beef with no extra oil, since the fat in the beef is enough
5. Break it apart into small pieces immediately and let it sit undisturbed for about a minute at a time so it gets some browning before you stir it, season well with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and chili flakes if using, and cook until fully browned with no pink remaining
6. Build your bowl with the ground beef as the base, add the roasted sweet potatoes, spoon the cottage cheese to one side, and scatter the diced avocado on top

◆ Macros

• Calories: 510
• Protein: 40g
• Carbs: 35g
• Fat: 22g
• Fiber: 7g