Description
A comforting and flavorful bowl featuring roasted sweet potatoes, spiced meat, and fresh toppings ideal for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed (about 1.5–2 cups)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 lb (about 225 g) ground beef (or ground turkey / cooked lentils for a vegetarian swap)
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning (or homemade)
- 2 tbsp water (for simmering seasoning)
- 1/2 cup pico de gallo (store-bought or fresh)
- 1/4 cup guacamole
- 2 tbsp sour cream (or dairy-free alternative)
- Optional garnishes: chopped cilantro, lime wedges, crumbled queso fresco or cotija, sliced jalapeño, hot sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment or foil for easy cleanup.
- Toss the cubed sweet potato with olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated. Spread in a single layer on the sheet pan.
- Roast for 15 minutes, then flip the sweet potatoes and roast an additional 10–15 minutes until edges are golden and centers are tender.
- While the sweet potatoes roast, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and brown until cooked through (~6–8 minutes). Drain excess fat if needed.
- Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the beef, add 2 tbsp of water, and stir. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Assemble bowls by dividing roasted sweet potatoes between two bowls. Top each with seasoned beef, pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream.
- Garnish as desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
For meal prep, store roasted sweet potatoes and seasoned meat separately in the fridge for up to 4 days. Add fresh toppings when ready to eat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 495
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 70mg