Sweet Potato Taco Bowl
Easy, delicious, and vibrant Sweet Potato Taco Bowl! Take taco night up to the next level with this delicious and healthy meal!
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp chili powder*
- 1 tbsp sweet smoked paprika (feel free to use hot smoked paprika if you like extra spicy)
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp kosher salt (I use David's Kosher salt which is less salty than others. Cut in half until you're comfortable with the salt level).
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/4-1/2 tsp cayenne powder (optional, very spicy)
- 1 lbs (454 grams) sweet potatoes, peeled and copped into 1-2" cubes (approx.)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 lbs (454 grams) extra lean ground beef
- 1 14 oz. (330 ml) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, either from can or 2 ears of corn (shucked and kernels removed from ear)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved OR 2 large tomatoes chopped
- 1 medium avocado, sliced
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400° F.
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In a small bowl mix together chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, oregano, garlic power, onion powder, and cayenne pepper (if using).
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Toss sweet potatoes 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.
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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.
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To serve either place all ingredients in separate dishes for family style serving, or make individual bowls before serving table.
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Serve with any desired optional garnishes (sour cream, jalapeños, sliced green onion, chopped cilantro leaves, lime slices, crumbles feta, etc.).
Recipe Notes
* Chili powder in Canada is quite mild; my kid enjoy this amount of chili powder on their sweet potatoes. Have caution with the amount used in this recipe 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.