Description
A nourishing and vibrant taco bowl featuring roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned ground beef, and fresh toppings, perfect for busy weeknights.
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 dairy-free alternative)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a mixing bowl, drizzle olive oil over the sweet potatoes, sprinkle with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, and toss to coat.
- Spread sweet potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast for 15 minutes, then flip and continue roasting for another 10-15 minutes until tender and golden.
- Meanwhile, brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until cooked; add taco seasoning and water, stirring for 2-3 minutes.
- Assemble the bowls: divide roasted sweet potatoes, top with beef, pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream.
- Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges if desired.
Notes
Feel free to customize the bowl with your favorite toppings like jalapeños or cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: sweet potato, taco bowl, weeknight dinner, healthy recipe