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Taco Power Bowl with Sweet Potato & Guacamole

Cheat meal Taco Avocado

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Fitness Recipe Synopsis

Category

Cheat Meal

Cooking Appliance

Oven, Pan

Prep. Time

40 min

Calorie per 100g

170 kcal

Serves

Overview

Taco Power Bowl with Sweet Potato & Guacamole is a vibrant, flavor-packed cheat meal that brings together the bold essence of Mexican cuisine with fitness-focused ingredients. Roasted sweet potatoes seasoned with taco spices create a hearty base, topped with savory ground beef cooked to perfection in a skillet. Freshly made guacamole and zesty pico de gallo add creaminess and tang, while optional toppings like cheddar cheese and sour cream elevate the richness. Made using an oven and a pan, this dish takes just 40 minutes to prepare and is perfect for those looking to indulge without straying far from their fitness goals.

Ingredients

Nutrition Facts per 100g

Instructions

Roast the Sweet Potato:
- Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F).
- Place the chopped sweet potatoes on a parchment-lined baking tray.
- Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, then season with salt, pepper, and taco seasoning.
- Roast in the oven for about 30 minutes until golden and tender.
Prepare the Pico de Gallo:
- In a bowl, combine ½ of the chopped red onion, all the diced tomato, ½ of the chopped coriander, a pinch of salt and pepper, and fresh lemon juice. Mix well and set aside.
Make the Guacamole:
- In another bowl, mash the avocado until smooth.
- Add the remaining chopped coriander, optional red onion, salt, pepper, and a splash of lemon juice. Stir to combine. You can see the full recipe for Guacamole here.
Cook the Ground Beef:
- In a skillet over medium heat, add a little oil and the ground beef.
- Break the meat apart with a spatula to make it fine and crumbly.
- Season with salt, pepper, paprika, taco seasoning, and onion powder.
- Cook until browned and fully cooked through.
Assemble Your Bowl:
- On your serving plate, layer the roasted sweet potatoes first, then spoon over the cooked beef.
- Add generous dollops of guacamole and pico de gallo.
- For added flavor, sprinkle some grated cheddar cheese on top and finish with a spoonful of sour cream.
- Garnish with extra chopped coriander if desired.
Enjoy your hearty and wholesome Mexican-inspired fitness bowl — packed with flavor, good fats, and high-quality protein to fuel your gains!

Storage Tips

Refrigeration: Store the fully assembled taco power bowl in an airtight container (preferably glass or BPA-free plastic) in the refrigerator.

It will stay fresh for up to 2 days.

However, for best taste and texture, it’s recommended to keep toppings like guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo separate and add them just before serving.

Freezing: Not recommended. Freezing the assembled bowl can negatively affect the texture of the guacamole, pico de gallo, and dairy toppings like sour cream and cheese. The fresh elements will become watery and lose their freshness after thawing.

Reheating: If you’ve added cold toppings to the bowl, remove guacamole, pico de gallo, and sour cream before reheating.

Reheat the sweet potato and ground beef base in the microwave for 1–2 minutes or in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through.

Then re-add the fresh toppings and enjoy!