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Ground Beef Sweet Potato Bowl with Mexican Street Corn

A delightful dinner bowl featuring savory ground beef, tender roasted sweet potatoes, and sweet corn, perfect for a quick and easy family meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef Can be substituted with ground turkey or chicken.
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced Roasted until tender.
  • 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained Heated before serving.
Seasonings
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For roasting sweet potatoes.
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Garnishes
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish
  • Lime wedges for serving Adds a zesty flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then spread them out on a baking sheet. Roast for about 25-30 minutes until tender.
Cooking
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain any excess fat.
  2. Stir in chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to let those flavors meld together.
  3. In a separate pan, heat the corn until warmed through.
Assembly
  1. Assemble the bowls by placing a portion of roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned ground beef, and warm corn.
  2. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Notes

This dish can be meal prepped and stored in the fridge for about 3-4 days. For reheating, add a splash of water to keep the beef juicy. Variations include adding bell peppers or using quinoa instead of sweet potatoes.