High protein, potato bowl, meal prep
High protein, potato bowl, meal prep is a easy American recipe that serves 4. 850 calories per serving. Recipe by Cookingforgains on YouTube.
Prep: 30 min | Cook: 40 min | Total: 1 hr 25 min
Cost: $31.78 total, $7.95 per serving
Ingredients
- 1200 g Sweet Potatoes (peeled and cut into ½‑inch cubes)
- as needed spray Zero‑Calorie Cooking Spray (to coat sweet potatoes before roasting)
- 1 tsp Salt (season sweet potatoes)
- 1 medium Onion (chopped)
- 2 lb Ground Beef (lean (90% lean or higher))
- ½ tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
- 4 oz Greek Yogurt (plain, non‑fat)
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp Dijon Mustard (smooth)
- 1 tsp Parsley Flakes (dried)
- 2 tbsp Garlic Powder
- 2 tbsp Onion Powder
- pinch pinch Black Pepper
- 1 tbsp Water (to thin sauce if needed)
- 8 oz Fat‑Free Shredded Cheese (any mild flavor, shredded)
Instructions
Preheat Oven
Set the oven to 400°F (200°C) and let it preheat while you prepare the ingredients.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: 400°F
Prepare Sweet Potatoes
Peel (optional) and cut the sweet potatoes into ½‑inch cubes. Toss them in a bowl with zero‑calorie cooking spray and 1 tsp salt until evenly coated.
Time: PT10M
Roast Sweet Potatoes
Place the seasoned sweet potatoes on the baking sheet and roast for 30 minutes, turning once halfway through, until tender and lightly browned.
Time: PT30M
Temperature: 400°F
Chop Onion
While the potatoes roast, chop the onion into small pieces using a knife or onion chopper.
Time: PT5M
Cook Ground Beef and Onion
Heat a skillet over medium‑high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula, and cook for 5‑7 minutes until browned. Add the chopped onion and continue cooking 3‑5 minutes until softened. Season with ½ tsp black pepper and a pinch of salt.
Time: PT10M
Make Garlic‑Herb Yogurt Sauce
In a mixing bowl combine 4 oz Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp parsley flakes, 2 tbsp garlic powder, 2 tbsp onion powder, a pinch of black pepper, a pinch of salt, and 1 tbsp water. Whisk until smooth; add more water a few drops at a time if a thinner consistency is desired.
Time: PT5M
Assemble the Bowls
Divide the roasted sweet potatoes among four meal‑prep containers. Top each with an equal portion of the cooked beef‑onion mixture, sprinkle 2 oz of shredded fat‑free cheese over each, and drizzle the garlic‑herb yogurt sauce generously on top.
Time: PT5M
Cool and Store
Allow the bowls to cool for a few minutes, then cover tightly and refrigerate. They can be reheated in the microwave for 1‑2 minutes before eating.
Time: PT5M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 850
- Protein
- 48 g
- Carbohydrates
- 46 g
- Fat
- 12 g
- Fiber
- 5 g
Dietary info: High Protein, Low Fat, Gluten‑Free, Contains Dairy
Allergens: Dairy, Mustard
Last updated: April 16, 2026








