Description
A nourishing and vibrant 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.
- While roasting, brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until cooked through. Add taco seasoning and 2 tbsp of water, stir, and let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Assemble the bowls: divide roasted sweet potatoes, top with seasoned beef, pico de gallo, guacamole, and a dollop of sour cream.
- Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges if desired.
Notes
For added heat, include jalapeños or cayenne. Store leftovers separately for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: taco bowl, sweet potato, weeknight dinner, healthy recipe