Description
A flavorful and healthy meal featuring roasted sweet potatoes, savory beef, and fresh toppings, perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
- ½ lb ground beef (or turkey/lentils)
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- ½ cup pico de gallo
- ¼ cup guacamole
- 2 tbsp sour cream (or dairy-free alternative)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss sweet potato with olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread in a single layer on a sheet pan. Roast for 15 minutes, flip, and roast another 10–15 minutes until golden and tender.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Once cooked through, add taco seasoning and 2 tablespoons of water. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened.
- Divide roasted sweet potatoes into bowls. Top with cooked beef, pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream. Garnish as desired.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground beef with lentils or beans. Use homemade taco seasoning for fresher flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg