Ground Beef Taco Bowls
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.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 644kcal
Ingredients
- 3 lbs. Sweet potatoes
- 1 Tbsp. Olive oil for roasting
- ½ tsp. Salt
- 1 tsp. Smoked Paprika
- 2 Tbsp. Taco seasoning
- 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.
Notes
- Beef: The nutritional values here are based on 90% lean ground beef. I like a lot of protein so I always make 2lbs for 4 servings, but you can adjust as you prefer.
Nutrition
Calories: 644kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 147mg | Sodium: 1110mg | Potassium: 1518mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 33363IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 7mg
