Description
A comforting and nourishing meal featuring roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned protein, and fresh toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and 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 your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a mixing bowl, toss the cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Spread them in a single layer on a sheet pan and roast for 15 minutes.
- Flip the sweet potatoes and continue roasting for another 10-15 minutes until golden and tender.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked.
- Add the taco seasoning and 2 tablespoons of water to the beef and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Divide the roasted sweet potatoes into bowls and top with the cooked beef, pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream.
- Garnish with cilantro, lime wedges, or crumbled cheese if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the sweet potato and beef separately.
- 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: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg