Description
A delightful mix of flavors and textures featuring savory ground beef and sweet, tender sweet potatoes, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or fresh
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss the diced sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper, then spread them on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes.
- While the sweet potatoes are roasting, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Add the taco seasoning and a splash of water to the cooked beef, stir well, and let it simmer for a few minutes.
- Prepare the black beans, corn, diced avocado, and chopped cilantro while the beef simmers. Squeeze lime juice over the avocado.
- Layer the roasted sweet potatoes at the bottom of a bowl, followed by the seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, and diced avocado.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top and garnish with fresh cilantro. Drizzle with additional lime juice if desired.
- Serve warm, customizing with toppings like salsa, sour cream, or hot sauce.
Notes
- For a leaner option, use ground turkey instead of beef.
- For a vegetarian version, swap the beef for lentils or mushrooms.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the microwave or stovetop until warmed through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking and Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Ground Beef, Sweet Potato, Taco Bowl, Healthy Recipe, Mexican Cuisine