Street Corn Sweet Potato Bowl

Ingredients

• 3 large sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
• 1.5 tbsp olive oil
• 0.5 tsp salt (for seasoning the sweet potatoes)
• 0.5 tsp black pepper (for seasoning the sweet potatoes)
• 0.5 tsp paprika (for seasoning the sweet potatoes)
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder (The source says “garlic”; garlic powder is inferred from the seasoning list.)
• 2 lb ground beef (brown and drain; nutrition estimated for 80% lean beef)
• 1 packet taco seasoning (typically about 1 oz; use the packet's contents)
• 2 cups corn (cooked or drained canned corn)
• 0.5 cup red onion (diced)
• 0.25 cup cilantro (chopped, plus extra for topping if desired)
• 0.333 cup sour cream (or use blended cottage cheese)
• 0.333 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp cotija cheese (plus extra for topping if desired)
• 1 lime lime juice (juiced; add extra lime for topping if desired)
• Tajín or elote seasoning (to taste)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large sheet pan with parchment or lightly grease it for easier cleanup.

2. 2

   Place the peeled, cubed sweet potatoes in a large bowl. Add the olive oil, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder, then toss until the cubes are evenly coated.

3. 3

   Spread the seasoned sweet potatoes in a single layer on the sheet pan, leaving space between pieces so they roast rather than steam.

4. 4

   Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping the cubes halfway through, until they are tender in the center and browned at the edges.

5. 5

   While the sweet potatoes roast, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned throughout and no longer pink.

6. 6

   Drain the excess fat from the skillet. Return the beef to the pan, add the taco seasoning, and stir until the seasoning is evenly distributed. Cook briefly according to the seasoning packet directions, or until the beef is well coated and hot.

7. 7

   Prepare the street corn mixture by combining the corn, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, sour cream or blended cottage cheese, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, lime juice, and Tajín or elote seasoning in a bowl.

8. 8

   Stir the corn mixture until creamy and evenly combined. Taste and add more Tajín or elote seasoning if desired.

9. 9

   Assemble the bowls by dividing the roasted sweet potatoes among serving bowls. Layer the taco-seasoned beef over the potatoes, then add the street corn mixture.

10. 10

    Finish with extra cotija cheese, cilantro, and lime, if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

The source gives no specific amount for the optional finishing cotija, cilantro, or lime. For meal prep, store the roasted sweet potatoes, taco beef, and street corn separately and assemble after reheating the potatoes and beef.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• bowl
• Mexican-inspired
• roasted
• meal prep
• high-protein