Spiced Beef Patties with Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges and Sautéed Spinach

Hearty, aromatic beef patties seasoned with classic South African spices, served with crispy sweet potato wedges and quickly sautéed fresh spinach.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 20 min
• Total: 30 min
• Servings: 2
• Cuisine: South African
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $6.09/serving

Dietary

• Gluten-Free
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• Whole30
• High-Protein
• High-Fiber
• Low-Sugar
• Low-Carb

Tags

• roast
• sauté
• healthy
• comfort food
• savory

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef (lean)
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon salt (divided)
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper (divided)
• 2 tablespoon olive oil (divided)
• 1 sweet potato (large, scrubbed and cut into 1/2-inch wedges)
• 5 ounce fresh spinach
• 1 clove garlic (minced)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. On a baking sheet, toss sweet potato wedges with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Spread in a single layer and roast for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and lightly browned.
2. While sweet potatoes roast, combine ground beef, ground coriander, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a medium bowl. Mix gently to combine, then form into 4 patties.
3. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef patties and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through to desired doneness. Remove patties from skillet and set aside.
4. Add minced garlic to the same skillet (add a splash more olive oil if needed) and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add fresh spinach and cook, tossing frequently, for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
5. Serve the spiced beef patties with the roasted sweet potato wedges and sautéed spinach.

Notes

For crispier sweet potatoes, ensure they are in a single layer on the baking sheet and not overcrowded. If your ground beef is leaner, you might need a bit more olive oil for the patties.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 682
• Protein: 53.9 g
• Carbohydrates: 27.3 g
• Fat: 36.8 g
• Fiber: 10.3 g
• Sodium: 1614 mg
• Saturated Fat: 11.1 g
• Sugar: 3.3 g
• Cholesterol: 146 mg