Sheet Pan Mexican-Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Sweet Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-02 · Updated 2026-06-02

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Juicy pork tenderloin rubbed with smoky Mexican spices roasted alongside sweet potatoes for a vibrant, easy sheet pan dinner. This Mexican-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, sweet potatoes, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 3 Mexican cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb pork tenderloin
2 medium, peeled and cubed into 1-inch pieces sweet potatoes
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
for serving lime wedges

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Rub the spice mixture evenly over a 1 lb pork tenderloin.
Step 3: Toss 2 medium peeled and cubed sweet potatoes with 2 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of salt on a large rimmed baking sheet.
Step 4: Place the spiced pork tenderloin in the center of the baking sheet surrounded by the sweet potatoes. Drizzle the pork with the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil.
Step 5: Roast for 25-30 minutes, turning sweet potatoes halfway through, until pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F and sweet potatoes are tender and caramelized.
Step 6: Remove pork from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing.