Beef with Sweet Potatoes and Spinach

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
57%
Beef with Sweet Potatoes and Spinach
30 min.
4
310kcal

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Are you looking for a delicious and nutritious meal that can be prepared in just 30 minutes? Look no further than this delightful Beef with Sweet Potatoes and Spinach recipe! Perfect for lunch or dinner, this dish combines the rich flavors of lean ground beef with the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes and the vibrant freshness of spinach, creating a well-balanced meal that is both satisfying and healthy.

This recipe is not only gluten-free and dairy-free, making it suitable for various dietary needs, but it also boasts a health score of 57, ensuring you’re making a wholesome choice. With each serving containing only 310 calories, you can indulge without the guilt. The combination of protein from the beef, complex carbohydrates from the sweet potatoes, and essential vitamins from the spinach makes this dish a powerhouse of nutrition.

Imagine the aroma of garlic sizzling in the pan as you prepare this quick and easy meal. The sweet potatoes add a delightful creaminess, while the soy sauce and sesame seeds bring a savory depth of flavor that will have your taste buds dancing. Whether you’re cooking for family or hosting friends, this Beef with Sweet Potatoes and Spinach is sure to impress and satisfy everyone at the table. So grab your frying pan and let’s get cooking!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons cornstarch 
  • cloves garlic minced
  • pound ground beef lean
  • teaspoon sesame seed 
  • 0.3 cup soya sauce 
  • pound pkt spinach fresh
  • medium size sweet potatoes and into 
  • cup water 

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add beef and garlic; cook until beef is browned, breaking into small pieces with the side of a large spoon.
  3. While meat cooks, peel and cube sweet potatoes.
  4. When beef is half cooked, drain off any accumulated fat.
  5. Add sweet potatoes and sesame seeds; continue to cook.
  6. Meanwhile, rinse spinach well, remove any heavy stems, and coarsely chop.
  7. When beef is well browned and sweet potato cubes are starting to soften, about 10 minutes, combine water, soy sauce, and cornstarch until cornstarch dissolves.
  8. Pour over contents in skillet. Simmer until sweet potato cubes are soft but not mushy, another 10 to 12 minutes.
  9. Just before serving, add spinach and cook 2 to 3 more minutes until spinach is wilted, stirring once.
  10. Serve over hot rice.

Nutrition Facts

Calories310kcal
Protein39.86%
Fat18.59%
Carbs41.55%

Properties

Glycemic Index
42.5
Glycemic Load
12.14
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
38.629999730898%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.86mg
Kaempferol
7.25mg
Myricetin
0.48mg
Quercetin
4.57mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:309.89kcal
15.49%
Fat:6.45g
9.92%
Saturated Fat:2.68g
16.77%
Carbohydrates:32.42g
10.81%
Net Carbohydrates:26.26g
9.55%
Sugar:5.48g
6.09%
Cholesterol:70.31mg
23.44%
Sodium:1040.43mg
45.24%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:31.11g
62.22%
Vitamin A:26664.96IU
533.3%
Vitamin K:550.14µg
523.94%
Manganese:1.46mg
72.85%
Folate:241.28µg
60.32%
Vitamin B6:0.97mg
48.6%
Zinc:6.86mg
45.71%
Vitamin C:35.51mg
43.05%
Vitamin B12:2.54µg
42.34%
Vitamin B3:8.3mg
41.48%
Potassium:1451.16mg
41.46%
Iron:6.95mg
38.61%
Magnesium:151.8mg
37.95%
Phosphorus:360.31mg
36.03%
Selenium:22.37µg
31.96%
Vitamin B2:0.49mg
28.96%
Fiber:6.16g
24.64%
Copper:0.47mg
23.29%
Vitamin E:2.92mg
19.45%
Vitamin B5:1.78mg
17.78%
Calcium:171.43mg
17.14%
Vitamin B1:0.24mg
16.11%
Source:My Recipes