Description
Indulge in a vibrant and wholesome Sweet Potato Taco Bowl, where hearty roasted sweet potatoes meet spiced ground beef, all topped with zesty guacamole and fresh pico de gallo. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this customizable bowl offers a nutritious twist on taco night that everyone will love. Each bite bursts with flavor and color, making it not just a meal but an experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 lime
- 1 cup diced tomato
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cube sweet potatoes and toss them with olive oil, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat and stir in taco seasoning with a splash of water; simmer for 3-5 minutes.
- Mash avocados in a bowl with lime juice and chopped cilantro for guacamole.
- Combine diced tomato, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice in another bowl for pico de gallo.
- Assemble bowls by layering roasted sweet potatoes at the base followed by seasoned beef, guacamole, pico de gallo, and sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: To make it vegetarian, swap ground beef for black beans or lentils. Add tortilla chips on the side or sprinkle them on top for extra crunch. Ensure avocados are ripe for easy mashing.