Roasted sweet potato and beef bowl with Cajun spices
I imagine you’ve seen the famous sweet potato and ground beef bowl that’s gone viral on the networks. I can confirm: it’s as good as it looks! Here’s my Cajun-spiced version, perfect for a simple, tasty and quick meal. I like to serve these bowls with a touch of mayo and a few slices of pickled jalapeños for added punch. This is exactly the kind of recipe I make for myself on weeknights when time is short, and it’s just as delicious as lunch the next day!
- Servings: 4
- Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 35 minutes
I love adding pickled jalapeños to my dishes. It’s a great way to add a touch of spiciness and acidity to recipes, without being too overpowering. But be warned, some are hotter than others!
Les épices cajun sont un mélange d’épices originaire de la cuisine cajun, en Louisiane. Elles contiennent généralement du paprika, de l’ail, de l’oignon, du poivre, du thym et parfois du piment.
Elles ont une légère chaleur, mais ne sont généralement pas très piquantes. Le niveau de piquant dépend du mélange utilisé et de la quantité de piment qu’il contient.
Roasted sweet potatoes
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, well washed and cubed
- 2 tablespoon (30 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Cajun spices
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon (1.25 ml) salt
Beef
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) vegetable oil
- 500 g lean ground beef
- 2 teaspoon (10 ml) Cajun spices
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) salt
- Pepper, to taste
Mayo with Cajun spices
- 1/3 cup (70 g) light or regular mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) honey
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) Cajun spices
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) salt
Assembly
- 1 or 2 avocados, sliced
- Jalapeños marinated to taste
- Pickled onion (optional)
- 1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced
Roasted sweet potatoes
- Preheat oven to 425°F and place rack in center. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine all sweet potato ingredients. Spread on baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes.
Beef
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat and cook beef for 5 minutes, stirring only a few times. Add the Cajun spices, garlic, salt and pepper and cook for a further 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
Mayo with Cajun spices
- In a small bowl, combine all mayo ingredients.
Assembly
- Place roasted sweet potatoes, beef, avocado slices, pickled jalapenos, pickled onion and cucumber in bowls or soup plates. Serve with Cajun-spiced mayo.
