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Sweet Potato Taco Bowl

Sweet Potato Taco Bowl: Colorful Comfort Food Made Easy

This Sweet Potato Taco Bowl is a vibrant and customizable dish perfect for quick dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowl
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Taco Bowl
  • 4 cups Sweet Potatoes Cubed
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Or avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Or regular paprika
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Or turkey, chicken, or black beans
  • 2 tablespoons Taco Seasoning Homemade or store-bought
For the Fresh Toppings
  • 1 cup Pico de Gallo Diced tomatoes, onion, cilantro
  • 1 cup Guacamole Mashed avocado with lime juice
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Or Greek yogurt
  • to taste Optional Toppings Crumbled cheese, lime wedges, tortilla chips

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • skillet
  • Serving Bowls

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  2. While sweet potatoes are roasting, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks for 6-8 minutes. Stir in taco seasoning and a splash of water, simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Prepare pico de gallo by mixing diced tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and lime juice in a bowl. Let sit for a few minutes.
  4. Assemble the bowl by layering roasted sweet potatoes, taco beef, pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream in individual serving bowls.
  5. Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges. Add crumbled cheese or tortilla chips if desired, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure sweet potatoes are spread in a single layer for even roasting. Drain pico de gallo to maintain freshness. Adjust taco seasoning for spice level.

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