High-protein sweet potato beef bowl
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25 Jun 2026
Smoky, satisfying, and seriously good for you. Tender roasted sweet potato and crisp broccoli topped with spiced beef mince and creamy cottage cheese, this bowl delivers big flavour and 42g of protein without any of the fuss. It's the kind of meal that feels hearty and comforting but works just as hard as you do. One pan, one tray, done.
High-protein sweet potato beef bowl
Smoky, satisfying, and seriously good for you. Tender roasted sweet potato and crisp broccoli topped with spiced beef mince and creamy cottage cheese, this bowl delivers big flavour and 42g of protein without any of the fuss. It's the kind of meal that feels hearty and comforting but works just as hard as you do. One pan, one tray, done.
Ingredients
Serves 2
Sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
2
White onion, diced
1
Olive oil
1 tsp
Extra-lean beef mince (5% fat) or plant-based alternative
250 g
Onion powder
1 tsp
Smoked paprika
1 tsp
Low-fat cottage cheese
300 g
Tenderstem broccoli
200 g
Chilli flakes
Sea salt
Method - Prep
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan).
- Peel and chop the sweet potatoes.
- Dice the onion.
Method - Cook
- Place the sweet potato onto a baking tray and roast for 25–30 minutes, or until soft and lightly golden.
- Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan and gently cook the onion for 5–6 minutes until softened.
- Add the beef mince and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
- Stir in the onion powder, smoked paprika, and a pinch of sea salt. Cook for a further 2–3 minutes.
- Steam or boil the Tenderstem broccoli until tender-crisp.
- Divide the roasted sweet potato and broccoli between two bowls.
- Top with the smoky beef mince mixture.
- Add half of the cottage cheese to each bowl.
- Finish with chilli flakes and an extra pinch of sea salt if desired.
Get cooking with Lisa
Follow our chef and wellness expert as she guides you through preparing this delicious recipe.
This high-protein sweet potato beef bowl is a great choice if you're using a weight loss treatment, as it's built to keep you full and fuelled. With 42g of protein per serving, it helps support appetite control and protect muscle mass while you're losing weight. Many people taking treatments like GLP-1 medications find their appetite reduces significantly, so it's important to make every bite count. The combination of lean beef mince and cottage cheese means you're getting quality protein from two different sources, without excess calories or fat.
It also gives you a well-rounded mix of complex carbohydrates, protein, and fibre to keep your energy steady rather than spiking and crashing. The sweet potato brings natural sweetness alongside slow-releasing carbs and fibre, while the Tenderstem broccoli adds crunch, vitamins, and extra bulk to the bowl. The smoked paprika and chilli flakes do a lot of the heavy lifting flavour-wise, so you don't need anything stodgy or calorie-dense to make it taste great. It's straightforward to put together and works equally well for lunch or dinner, helping you stay consistent with nourishing meals even on the days when energy and appetite are low.
