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Sweet Potato Taco Bowls

Sweet potato taco bowls are a balanced dinner with crispy potatoes, cheese, avocado and taco seasoned beef.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 480kcal
Author: Annie Holmes

Ingredients

For the Sweet Potatoes

  • 2 sweet potatoes
  • 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ½ tablespoons corn starch
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt

For the Ground Beef

  • 1 small white onion chopped
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste

For the Toppings

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or pepper jack
  • 1 cup guacamole
  • Cilantro, green onions, peppers for garnish

Instructions

  • If using oven preheat the oven to 400 degrees
  • Cut the sweet potatoes into small cubes. Toss with olive oil, corn starch and spices.
  • Roast the sweet potatoes 15 minutes, toss and roast another 10-15 minutes until crisp. Alternatively you can roast in an air fryer for 10 minutes at 390 degrees, toss and roast an additional 5-10 minutes until crisp.
  • In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Saute the white onion for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the ground beef, breaking it up as you go. Drain off any grease. Add the taco seasoning, water and tomato paste. Stir well and cook until the mixture has thickened. Set aside.
  • Once the potatoes are tender and caramelized around the edges, remove from the oven.
  • Combine the sour cream and adobo sauce to make the chipotle cream.
  • Assemble the tacos by topping each sweet potato with the taco meat, chipotle cream, cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo and cilantro.

Notes

See the blog post for my tips for the best crispy sweet potatoes. 

 

Storage and Reheating

  • Fridge: store components separately up to 4 days. 
  • Reheat Potatoes: Air fryer or oven works best to restore crispness.
  • Reheat taco meat: microwave or skillet until warmed through. 
  • Add toppings after reheating. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl (¼ of recipe) | Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 27g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 700mg | Fiber: 7.2g | Sugar: 4.8g