High-Protein Bowl with Juicy Steak and Crispy Potatoes
This high-protein bowl features tender steak, crispy potatoes, and sweet roasted peppers. A perfect quick weeknight meal, it balances hearty and healthy flavors for a family-friendly dish. Adjust ingredients to suit dietary preferences while keeping preparation simple.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 45
- Yield: 2 bowls
- Category: High Protein Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivorous
Ingredients
Steak (e.g., Sirloin, Flank Steak)
1 pound, Trim fat and slice thinly for quicker cooking.
Potatoes (e.g., Yukon Gold, Red Potatoes)
1 pound, Cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
Bell Peppers (any color)
2 medium, Sliced into strips.
Olive Oil
3-4 tablespoons, divided, For cooking and roasting.
Salt
To taste, Use throughout cooking.
Black Pepper
To taste, Freshly ground is best.
Melty Cheese (e.g., Monterey Jack, Cheddar)
1 cup, Shredded.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
Toss cubed potatoes and sliced peppers with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes, flipping halfway.
Heat remaining 1-2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook steak until browned and just cooked through, 4-5 minutes per side.
Transfer roasted potatoes and peppers to bowls. Top with warm steak and shredded cheese.
Place bowls under the broiler for 1-2 minutes to melt the cheese slightly.
Notes
Steak can be substituted with chicken breast, salmon, or firm tofu (adjust cook times)
Sweet potatoes or butternut squash replace regular potatoes
Add onions, zucchini, or mushrooms as veggies
Use dairy-free cheese for a vegan adaptation
Skip cheese entirely for lower fat/calorie version
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 820
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 54g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 78g
- Cholesterol: 265mg