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Ground Beef Sweet Potato Taco Bowl with Lime Crema

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A flavorful and easy-to-prepare taco bowl featuring seasoned ground beef, roasted sweet potatoes, and a creamy lime sauce, perfect for any weeknight dinner or gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb lean ground beef (90/10 or 93/7)
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, cubed into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder or cumin
  • 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade blend)
  • 1/4 cup water or beef broth
  • 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup canned or frozen corn, thawed
  • 2 cups cooked white or brown rice (or quinoa, cauliflower rice, or lettuce for a greens-based bowl)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
  • Juice of 1/2 to 1 lime (to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • Toppings: diced avocado, extra fresh cilantro, cotija cheese (or cheddar/Monterey Jack), hot sauce, sliced jalapeños, pickled red onions

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Peel and chop sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes. Toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and chili powder or cumin. Spread on a baking sheet and bake for about 20-25 minutes.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add taco seasoning and water or beef broth, simmer for about 5 minutes until well combined.
  4. Toss the black beans and corn in a pan and heat for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Whisk together sour cream and lime juice to make the lime crema.
  6. Assemble the taco bowls starting with a base of rice, topped with ground beef, sweet potatoes, black beans, and corn.
  7. Drizzle lime crema over the top and add your choice of toppings.

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings and spice levels to your preference. The recipe allows for plenty of variations for dietary needs.

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Keywords: taco bowl, ground beef, sweet potato, lime crema, easy dinner

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