Nani's Easy Ground Beef Taco Bowl

Name: Nani's Easy Ground Beef Taco Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1 packet taco seasoning; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cups cooked white or brown rice; 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup salsa; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 lime, cut into wedges

This colorful taco bowl is a hearty meal that hits the spot whenever you need something quick and filling.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· July 20, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

25 minutes

Total

40 minutes

Serves

There is a reason everyone is obsessed with this taco bowl trend. It has the perfect mix of savory seasoned beef and tender sweet potatoes, all topped with a cool, creamy sauce that ties everything together beautifully. It is a fantastic way to get a balanced dinner on the table without spending hours in the kitchen.

My best tip for this recipe is to roast your sweet potatoes ahead of time if you know you have a busy week. You can easily keep them in the fridge and just warm them up when you are ready to assemble your bowls.

🧺 Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 packet taco seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups cooked white or brown rice
1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup salsa
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 lime, cut into wedges

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2
Toss the cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil on a baking sheet and roast them for about 20 to 25 minutes until they are soft and golden brown.
3
While the potatoes roast, heat a large skillet over medium heat and brown the ground beef until it is fully cooked.
4
Drain any excess grease from the pan, add the taco seasoning plus a splash of water, and simmer for 3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
5
Mix the sour cream and salsa together in a small bowl to make your creamy sauce.
6
Assemble the bowls by layering the cooked rice, seasoned beef, roasted sweet potatoes, and black beans.
7
Top each bowl with a sprinkle of cheddar cheese, a dollop of the creamy sauce, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.

💡 Tips

These bowls stay fresh in the fridge for up to three days if you store the dressing separately. You can also swap the ground beef for ground turkey or add extra veggies like corn and diced bell peppers for more color.

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