Mexican Street Corn Sweet Potato Bowls
Mexican Street Corn Sweet Potato Bowls
Ingredients
For the Sweet Potatoes & Beef
- 4 sweet potatoes, medium, peeled and cubed
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon roasted garlic seasoning
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
For the Street Corn Topping
- 2 cups corn
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup blended cottage cheese, or sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons cotija cheese
- 1 teaspoon Tajín, to taste
- 1 teaspoon elote seasoning, to taste
- 1/2 lime, juice of
For Garnish (Optional)
- 2 tablespoons cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 425
- 2
In a large bowl, toss the cubed sweet potatoes with 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon of roasted garlic seasoning until evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Spread the seasoned sweet potatoes onto a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are tender and lightly browned.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 425
- 4
While the sweet potatoes are roasting, brown the 1 pound of ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
Once the ground beef is cooked, drain any excess grease. Stir in the 1 packet of taco seasoning and prepare according to the package directions (usually involves adding a small amount of water and simmering).
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
In a separate large bowl, combine the 2 cups of corn, 1/2 cup of diced red onion, 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro, 1/2 cup of blended cottage cheese (or sour cream), 1/2 cup of mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of cotija cheese, Tajín (to taste, start with 1 teaspoon), and elote seasoning (to taste, start with 1 teaspoon), and the juice of 1/2 lime. Mix until all ingredients are well combined. Taste the mixture and adjust the Tajín or elote seasoning as desired.
⏱️ 10 min
- 7
To assemble the bowls, layer the roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned taco meat, and a generous scoop of the prepared Mexican street corn mixture into individual serving bowls.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Garnish with extra cotija cheese, cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Mexican Street Corn Sweet Potato Bowls
For the Sweet Potatoes & Beef
- 4 sweet potatoes, medium, peeled and cubed
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon roasted garlic seasoning
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
For the Street Corn Topping
- 2 cups corn
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup blended cottage cheese, or sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons cotija cheese
- 1 teaspoon Tajín, to taste
- 1 teaspoon elote seasoning, to taste
- 1/2 lime, juice of
For Garnish (Optional)
- 2 tablespoons cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 425 - 2
In a large bowl, toss the cubed sweet potatoes with 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon of roasted garlic seasoning until evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Spread the seasoned sweet potatoes onto a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are tender and lightly browned.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 425 - 4
While the sweet potatoes are roasting, brown the 1 pound of ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Once the ground beef is cooked, drain any excess grease. Stir in the 1 packet of taco seasoning and prepare according to the package directions (usually involves adding a small amount of water and simmering).
⏱️ 5 min - 6
In a separate large bowl, combine the 2 cups of corn, 1/2 cup of diced red onion, 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro, 1/2 cup of blended cottage cheese (or sour cream), 1/2 cup of mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of cotija cheese, Tajín (to taste, start with 1 teaspoon), and elote seasoning (to taste, start with 1 teaspoon), and the juice of 1/2 lime. Mix until all ingredients are well combined. Taste the mixture and adjust the Tajín or elote seasoning as desired.
⏱️ 10 min - 7
To assemble the bowls, layer the roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned taco meat, and a generous scoop of the prepared Mexican street corn mixture into individual serving bowls.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Garnish with extra cotija cheese, cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min