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High protein taco bowl with sweet potatoes and beef

High Protein Taco Bowl Recipe: Easy, Flavor-Packed, Family Favorite


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  • Author: Nicole Diaz
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Yield: 4 bowls 1x

Description

This high protein taco bowl is a bold, flavorful dinner packed with roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned beef, black beans, and melty mozzarella. Perfect for busy nights or meal prep.


Ingredients

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2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp salt

1 1/2 tsp paprika

1 tsp garlic powder

1 red pepper, sliced

1/2 white onion, sliced

1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 tbsp olive oil

1 lb ground beef

1 tsp chili powder

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp salt

1/4 cup diced canned tomatoes

1/4 cup beef or vegetable stock

1/2 cup mozzarella cheese


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.

2. Peel and cube sweet potatoes. Toss with olive oil, salt, paprika, and garlic powder.

3. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes until golden.

4. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high.

5. Add red pepper and onion, cook 3–4 minutes. Add black beans and stir.

6. Add ground beef, brown fully, then add seasonings, tomatoes, and stock.

7. Simmer 5 minutes. Stir in mozzarella until creamy.

8. Build bowl: sweet potatoes as base, beef mix on top, drizzle with chipotle crema.

Notes

Store components separately in fridge for up to 4 days.

Add avocado, corn, or a fried egg to customize.

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop, Roasted
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 460
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 590mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 9g
  • Protein: 34g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg