Sweet Potato Taco Bowl
A hearty and wholesome taco bowl featuring roasted sweet potatoes and seasoned ground meat, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Flexible
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ lb ground beef (or turkey/lentils)
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- ½ cup pico de gallo
- ¼ cup guacamole
- 2 tbsp sour cream (or a dairy-free alternative)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss the cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until well coated. Spread them out evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes.
- Flip the cubes and roast for another 10–15 minutes until golden and tender.
- Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef, and cook until browned through. Stir in the taco seasoning and 2 tablespoons of water, then simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened.
- Once the sweet potatoes are ready, divide them into bowls, add cooked beef on top, and finish with pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream. Garnish as desired.
Notes
Customize with additional toppings like avocado slices or jalapeños. Great for meal prep!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Find it online: https://www.simplefamilydishes.com/sweet-potato-taco-bowl-3/