Spiced Ground Beef & Sweet Potato Tacos with Cilantro Lime Crema

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A colorful twist on classic tacos featuring spiced ground beef, roasted sweet potatoes, and a cooling cilantro lime crema, perfect for a quick weeknight meal. This mexican-inspired quick meals (low-carb) ready in about 40 minutes pairs ground beef, medium peeled and diced sweet potatoes, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 510 calories and feeds 4, 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.

★ 4.1 (8 ratings) Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 510 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Toss 2 cups diced sweet potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, then spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet; roast at 425°F for 20 minutes until golden and tender.
  2. Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; add 1 lb ground beef and cook for 5 minutes, breaking into crumbles, until no longer pink.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/2 cup diced red onion to the beef, cooking for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Add 1/2 cup drained corn and 2 tbsp lime juice to beef mixture, stirring until corn is heated through (about 1 minute).
  5. Step 5: Blend 1/4 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, and 1 tbsp lime juice in a small bowl to create crema; refrigerate until serving.
  6. Step 6: Warm 8 corn tortillas in a dry skillet for 15 seconds per side until pliable.
  7. Step 7: Assemble tacos by layering 1/4 cup spiced beef mixture, 1/4 cup roasted sweet potatoes, 1/4 cup diced avocado, and 1 tbsp cilantro lime crema on each tortilla.
  8. Step 8: Sprinkle with 1 tbsp crumbled cotija cheese per taco before serving.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Spiced Ground Beef & Sweet Potato Tacos with Cilantro Lime Crema take to make?

Total time is about 40 minutes (15 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Spiced Ground Beef & Sweet Potato Tacos with Cilantro Lime Crema?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep ground beef from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Spiced Ground Beef & Sweet Potato Tacos with Cilantro Lime Crema?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Spiced Ground Beef & Sweet Potato Tacos with Cilantro Lime Crema for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

Is Spiced Ground Beef & Sweet Potato Tacos with Cilantro Lime Crema low-carb?

Yes — this recipe is tagged low-carb based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.

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