Description
A delicious taco bowl with roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned beef, and fresh toppings, perfect for a quick family dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups sweet potatoes, cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 pound ground beef (or turkey, chicken, or black beans for vegetarian)
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 cup pico de gallo (diced tomatoes, onion, cilantro, lime, salt)
- 1 cup guacamole (mashed avocado with lime juice and salt)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- Optional toppings: crumbled cheese (cotija or cheddar), lime wedges, tortilla chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss the cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread in a single layer on the prepared sheet.
- Roast for 20–25 minutes, turning once halfway through, until tender and browned at the edges.
- While the potatoes roast, heat a skillet over medium-high and brown the ground beef for 6–8 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in the taco seasoning with 2–3 tablespoons of water and simmer for 1–2 minutes until well coated. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Make pico de gallo by combining diced tomatoes, finely chopped onion, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Let it rest briefly so flavors meld.
- Mash avocados with lime juice and salt to make guacamole; keep it slightly chunky for texture.
- To assemble, spoon roasted sweet potatoes into bowls. Top with seasoned beef, pico de gallo, a dollop of guacamole, and sour cream. Finish with crumbled cheese, a lime wedge, and crushed tortilla chips for crunch. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
For a creamy, melty finish, try adding shredded cheddar when assembling for a quick melt from the warm potatoes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: taco bowl, sweet potatoes, gluten-free, meal prep, quick dinner