Cast IronGround BeefSweet Potato
Cast Iron Ground Beef 80/20 with Sweet Potato
48g protein, $2.81/plate, 13 min. Cast Iron perfection.
🍳Cast Iron
🥩Ground Beef170g
+🍠Sweet Potato1 serving
Let it sit 2 min before breaking up — builds a crust
Protein
48g
Calories
642
Cost
$2.81
Total Time
13m
Combo Score
7.7/10
Protein
7.3
Value
5.7
Speed
9.0
Ease
9.5
Nutrition Breakdown
1serving
642cal
48g
41g
30g
How to Make It
1
Heat cast iron over high until smoking.
2
Add beef in a single layer. Let it SIT for 2 min — don't touch.
3
Break up and stir. Cook another 6-8 min until browned.
4
The cast iron gives a crust you can't get in non-stick.
High•10 mincook time
Pro Tips
- →80/20 is the sweet spot — enough fat for flavor, good protein.
- →Microwave sweet potatoes (8 min) if you're in a rush.
Cost Breakdown
Ground Beef
$2.06
Sweet Potato
$0.75
Per Plate
$2.81
Per Month (1x/day)
$84
Protein per dollar: 17.1g/$
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