Recipe: Protein Taco Bowls

Sunday, September 6, 2026

These Protein Taco Bowls from AndysEastCoastKitchen are a satisfying meal prep. I like to double the recipe and use half ground beef, half ground turkey.

Ingredients (Sweet Potatoes)

• 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder

Ingredients (Beef & Veggies)

• 1 green pepper, sliced
• 1/2 white onion, sliced
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 tsp chili powder (I usually halve this since I don't like hot-spice)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 c diced canned tomatoes
• 1/4 c beef or vegetable stock
• 1/2 c mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425F.
2. Peel and cube sweet potatoes. Toss with olive oil, salt, paprika, and garlic powder.
3. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes or until golden and tender.
4. In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
5. Add pepper and onion, cook for 3-4 minutes. Add black beans and stir.
6. Add ground beef and break it up as it browns.
7. Once cooked through, add seasonings, tomatoes, and stock. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
8. Stir in mozzarella until melted and creamy.
9. Building the Bowl: Start with a base of roasted sweet potatoes, add your beef and veggies and drizzle generously with chipotle crema.