These hearty taco bowls are made with seasoned ground beef, caramelized roasted sweet potatoes, and fresh taco-style veggies for an easy, customizable meal that works for busy weeknights or meal prep.

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Why You’ll Love These

• Balanced with protein, veggies, and natural carbs
• Easy to prep ahead for lunches or busy nights
• Family-friendly and endlessly customizable
• Naturally gluten free and dairy optional

Ingredients

• Sweet potatoes
• Olive oil
• Salt
• Smoked Paprika
• Taco seasoning
• Ground Beef

I always prefer to use this Whole30 Taco Seasoning because it's sugar and grain free and has no preservatives!

Topping Suggestions

I love how customizable these bowls are! Here's a long list of toppings so everyone can make their own a little different!

• Red Onions
• Guacamole
• Avocado Slices
• Lettuce
• Tomatoes
• Fresh Cilantro
• Salsa
• Pico de Gallo
• Radish Slices
• Mango Salsa
• Cheese
• Cilantro Lime Dressing
• Chipotle Lime Crema

How to Make

1. Preheat the oven to 400F and toss the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and smoked paprika (or seasonings of choice).
2. Spread the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast until fork tender and lightly caramelized, flipping halfway through.
3. While the sweet potatoes roast, brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat.
4. Add taco seasoning, then simmer until the beef is fully coated and flavorful.
5. Prep the veggies while everything cooks by chopping lettuce, tomatoes, onions, peppers, and avocado.
6. Assemble the bowls by layering roasted sweet potatoes, taco beef, and fresh veggies.
7. Finish with cilantro lime dressing or sauce of choice and serve.

Swaps and Variations

• Use ground turkey or chicken instead of ground beef
• Swap sweet potatoes for roasted purple potatoes or cauliflower
• Add black beans or pinto beans for extra fiber
• Make it spicy with jalapeños or a drizzle of hot sauce
• Add dairy-free cheese to keep this dairy free

Serving Ideas

• Serve as a build-your-own taco bowl bar for family dinners
• Prep into containers for grab-and-go lunches
• Turn leftovers into tacos or lettuce wraps the next day
• Top with salsa, pico de gallo, or a chipotle lime crema

Ground Beef Taco Bowls

Rachel Rivera

These hearty ground beef taco bowls are made with seasoned ground beef, caramelized roasted sweet potatoes, and fresh taco-style veggies for an easy, customizable meal that works for busy weeknights or meal prep.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

Course Dinner

Cuisine American, Mexican

Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  

• 3 lbs. Sweet potatoes
• Olive oil for roasting
• ½-1 tsp. Salt
• 1 tsp. Smoked Paprika
• Taco seasoning for 1-2 lbs. ground beef
• 1-2 lbs. Ground Beef

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 400F and toss the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and smoked paprika (or seasonings of choice).
• Spread the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast until fork tender and lightly caramelized, flipping halfway through.
• While the sweet potatoes roast, brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat.
• Add taco seasoning, then simmer until the beef is fully coated and flavorful.
• Prep the veggies and/or make your sauce while everything cooks.
• Assemble the bowls by layering roasted sweet potatoes, taco beef, and fresh veggies.
• Finish with cilantro lime dressing (see above) or sauce of choice and serve.

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Let me know in the comments below how this recipe came out and what you topped it with!