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Sweet Potato Taco Bowl

Enjoy a healthy and flavorful Sweet Potato Taco Bowl! This recipe combines roasted sweet potatoes with seasoned ground beef and your favorite taco toppings for a satisfying meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

Sweet Potato Taco Bowl Ingredients
  • 1 large sweet potato peeled + cubed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 0.5 lb ground beef or turkey/lentils
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning or homemade: see tip!
  • 0.5 cup pico de gallo
  • 0.25 cup guacamole
  • 2 tbsp sour cream or dairy-free alt.

Method
 

  1. Roast Sweet Potatoes: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss sweet potato with oil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread on a sheet pan. Roast for 15 mins, flip, and roast another 10–15 mins until golden and tender.
  2. Cook Beef: In a skillet, brown beef over medium heat. Add taco seasoning + 2 tbsp water. Simmer 2–3 mins until thickened.
  3. Assemble: Divide sweet potatoes into bowls. Top with beef, pico, guac, and sour cream. Garnish with cilantro, lime wedges, or crumbled cheese if desired.

Notes

For homemade taco seasoning, combine chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and cayenne pepper to taste.