Mediterranean Beef & Veggie Bowls

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb ground beef

  Substitute: Ground chicken

• 1/2 medium sweet potato

  Substitute: Carrots

• 1/2 medium zucchini

  Substitute: Yellow Squash

• 1/2 medium cucumber

  Substitute: Tomatoes

• 1/4 tsp salt

  Substitute: None

• 1/4 tsp pepper

  Substitute: None

• 1/2 tsp paprika

  Substitute: Smoked paprika

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

  Substitute: Onion powder

• 1/4 tsp (optional) cayenne pepper

  Substitute: Red pepper flakes

• 1 tbsp olive oil

  Substitute: Avocado oil

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

  Substitute: Red wine vinegar

• 1/4 tsp curry powder

  Substitute: cumin

Equipment Needed

• • Large skillet
• • Cutting board
• • Chef's knife
• • Mixing bowl
• • Vegetable peeler (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the vegetables: Julienne (cut into thin matchsticks) the zucchini and cucumber. You can use a knife or a julienne peeler. Peel the sweet potato (optional). Then, julienne half of the sweet potato and dice the other half. Save the diced sweet potato.

   ⏱️ 8 minutes

   Technique: julienning/dicing

   
2. 2

   Prepare the Beef: Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, curry powder, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper (if using). Break up with a spoon and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain off any excess fat.

   ⏱️ 7 minutes

   Technique: browning

   
3. 3

   Assemble the bowls: In two bowls, arrange the julienned zucchini, julienned cucumber, and julienned raw sweet potato. Top with the cooked ground beef and remaining diced sweet potato.

   ⏱️ 5 minutes

   Technique: assembling

   
4. 4

   Dress the bowls: Drizzle (pour lightly) lemon juice over each bowl. Serve immediately.

   ⏱️ 1 minute

   Technique: dressing