Loaded Sweet Potato Taco Bowl
A simple, filling, and high-protein loaded sweet potato taco bowl with seasoned ground beef, homemade pico de gallo, avocado, and melted mozzarella.
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Nutrition Facts
EstimatedPer serving
Calories
615 cal
Protein
46 g
Carbs
49 g
Fat
26 g
Fiber
14 g
Zest Score
An incredibly straightforward, high-protein weeknight winner that actually respects your time.
Ingredients
- 1 large sweet potato (baked)
- 7 oz lean ground beef (92/8 lean)
- 35 g fat-free mozzarella
- 40 g tomato (for pico de gallo)
- 20 g onion (for pico de gallo)
- 20 g jalapeño (for pico de gallo)
- 2 tbsp lime juice (for pico de gallo)
- 1/2 avocado
- flaky salt (to taste)
Instructions
- 1
Cut sweet potato in half, add oil, salt, and pepper. Place face down on a baking sheet and bake at 425°F for about 40 minutes until caramelized and tender.
40 min - 2
While sweet potato bakes, cook the lean ground beef in a skillet until fully browned. Season to taste.
10 min - 3
Prepare pico de gallo: dice tomato, onion, and jalapeño. Mix with lime juice.
5 min - 4
Once sweet potato is done, mash it in the bowl or leave it chunky as desired.
- 5
Top the mashed sweet potato with fat-free mozzarella, cooked ground beef, pico de gallo, half an avocado, and finish with flaky salt.
Community Notes
From 35 comments
Bake time may be less than 40 minutes; commenters report success at 35 minutes (and one claims the suggested temp/time is off).
Re: Comment: 'LETS GO!'
[CREATOR] LETS GO!
Tips
- Season the ground beef with taco seasoning, or a blend of paprika, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, cumin, and spicy paprika.
- Add black beans for extra fiber.
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Dietary Adaptations
Check sweet potato at 35 minutes — it may overcook if left the full 40 minutes.
Very positive overall — many commenters have made and enjoyed the recipe, calling it a 'banger' and 'obsessed.' One user questioned the cooking time, and users offered seasoning advice and a simple addition (black beans). There are no major corrections from the creator, only an enthusiastic reply.