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Sweet Potato Taco Bowl

Sweet Potato Taco Bowl

Easy, delicious, and vibrant Sweet Potato Taco Bowl for a tasty taco night.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 452 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • skillet
  • mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

Spices

  • 2 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon sweet smoked paprika use hot smoked paprika for extra spice
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoon kosher salt use to taste
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.25-0.5 teaspoon cayenne powder optional, very spicy

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lbs sweet potatoes peeled and chopped into 1-2" cubes
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 lbs extra lean ground beef
  • 1 14 oz can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn either from can or 2 ears of corn (shucked and kernels removed)
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved OR 2 large tomatoes chopped
  • 1 medium avocado sliced

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400° F.
  • In a small bowl mix together chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper (if using).
  • Toss sweet potato pieces with vegetable oil and half the seasoning mixture from the small bowl, about 2 tablespoons. Bake for 15-20 minutes until tender and cooked through.
  • Meanwhile, cook beef over medium-high heat for about 5-7 minutes until cooked through. If necessary, drain any large quantities of fat from skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Add beans, fresh corn (if using kernels from a cob) and remaining seasoning mixture from the small bowl. Toss to fully coat beans and beef with seasoning. Continue to cook until beans and corn are heated through.
  • To serve either place all ingredients in separate dishes for family style serving, or make individual bowls before serving table.
  • Serve with any desired optional garnishes (sour cream, jalapeños, sliced green onion, chopped cilantro leaves, lime slices, crumbles feta, etc.).

Notes

Chili powder in Canada is quite mild. Use caution with the amount if a different brand and/or type of chili powder is used, especially when serving children. Ingredients keep well and make for a delicious packed lunch the following day.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 452kcal
Keyword healthy sweet potatoes recipe, roasted sweet potatoes, sweet potato taco bowl, taco bowl, taco tuesday
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