Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Tacos

Explore a delightful twist on taco night with this Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Tacos recipe. It’s a simple yet flavorful dish that combines the savory taste of lean ground beef with the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes, all nestled in soft corn tortillas. Enhanced with the fresh bite of red onion and cilantro, and a tangy tomatillo salsa, these tacos promise a delicious balance of flavors. Perfect for various dietary preferences, the recipe offers adaptations for plant-based, spicy, and kid-friendly versions. For a complete meal, serve alongside microwave Mexican rice, ensuring a satisfying dinner everyone will enjoy.

Ingredients:

  • ½ lb lean ground beef
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, cubed and roasted
  • ½ red onion, diced small
  • ¼ cup cilantro, roughly chopped
  • Tomatillo salsa, for serving
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1 package microwave Mexican rice

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 400 F. In a large saute pan, heat a little olive oil over medium-high heat. Add in ground beef, season with salt, pepper and chili powder and break up with a spatula. Cook, moving frequently until the beef is cooked through and well browned. Drain off any excess fat and set aside. Meanwhile, cook sweet potato cubes in the microwave until soft. Lay tortillas out on a parchment lined sheet tray. Top each tortilla with ground beef and cooked sweet potatoes. Bake for about 10 minutes or until warmed through. Remove from the oven and top each taco with red onion, cilantro and tomatillo salsa. Serve with Mexican rice.

Other Ways To Prepare This Meal:

Plant-based: Use vegan crumbles or black beans instead of beef.

Add spice: Top each taco with some pickled jalapenos. 

Kid-friendly: Make little quesadillas if tacos are too messy to eat.