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A taco bowl filled with roasted sweet potatoes, ground beef, avocado slices, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, and a drizzle of creamy pink sauce, garnished with lime.
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Taco Bowl Recipe

This Taco Bowl with sweet potatoes is a vibrant, protein-packed meal prep option layered with ground beef, black beans, corn, and creamy avocado. It’s flavorful, filling, and easy to customize for lunches or weeknight dinners.
Course 30 Minute Meals, Beef, Mexican Inspired
Cuisine American, Mexican
Keyword how to make a taco bowl, sweet potato taco bowl, taco bowl, taco bowl recipe, taco bowls, what is a taco bowl
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 321kcal
Author Tamara J.

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Roasted Sweet Potatoes:

  • 2 large Sweet potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • ½ tablespoon All purpose seasoning or seasoned salt
  • ½ tablespoon Chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • ½ teaspoon Papika
  • Salt & pepper to taste

For the Ground Beef:

  • 1 pound Ground beef
  • 1 8 ounce can Tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon Onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon Smoked paprika optional
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • ½ of the 8 oz can filled with water

Instructions

Start by Roasting the Sweet Potatoes:

  • Preheat your oven or air fryer to 425°F (220°C). Toss your diced sweet potatoes with the olive oil and seasonings including the, all purpose seasoning, chili powder, cumin, paprika and salt and pepper
  • Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until they are crispy and golden brown.

Cook the Ground Beef:

  • While the sweet potatoes are cooking, start cooking your ground beef. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until there is no more pink. Be sure to break it up in small pieces as it cooks.
  • Drain excess fat if needed. Gently pour in the can of tomato sauce and add in your seasonings including the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika, and stir it all until the mixture is fully combined.
  • Add in ½ can of water into the taco meat mixture and stir to combine, then turn the heat to medium low, and simmer for 2-3 minutes.

Assemble Your Taco Bowls:

  • In each bowl, layer roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, avocado, tomatoes, red onion.
  • Finish with a squeeze of lime juice, cilantro, and any favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or taco sauce or salsa. And enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 461mg | Potassium: 585mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1309IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 4mg