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Street Corn Beef and Sweet Potato Bowls Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

Street Corn Beef and Sweet Potato Bowls are a vibrant and hearty meal inspired by the bold flavors of Mexican street corn. This dish combines seasoned, browned ground beef with roasted sweet potatoes and a creamy, tangy street corn topping featuring corn kernels, cotija cheese, and a lime-infused dressing, making it a satisfying and flavorful bowl perfect for a wholesome dinner.

Ingredients

For the Beef and Sweet Potatoes

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

For the Street Corn Topping

  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta)
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for roasting the sweet potatoes.
  2. Prepare Sweet Potatoes: In a bowl, toss the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated. Spread them out on a baking sheet in a single layer.
  3. Roast Sweet Potatoes: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast the sweet potatoes for about 25 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly caramelized, stirring halfway through for even cooking.
  4. Cook Ground Beef: While the sweet potatoes roast, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
  5. Prepare Street Corn Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the corn kernels, mayonnaise, sour cream, crumbled cotija cheese, lime juice, chili powder, and chopped cilantro. Mix well until creamy and evenly blended.
  6. Assemble Bowls: Divide the roasted sweet potatoes and cooked ground beef evenly into serving bowls.
  7. Add Street Corn Topping: Spoon the creamy street corn mixture over the beef and sweet potatoes in each bowl.
  8. Serve: Serve the bowls warm immediately for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • For an extra kick, add finely chopped jalapeños to the street corn mixture or as a garnish.
  • Substitute Greek yogurt in place of sour cream to reduce fat and add protein for a lighter topping.
  • Use feta cheese as an alternative if cotija cheese is unavailable.
  • Leftover street corn topping can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • To enhance flavor, you can roast the corn kernels along with the sweet potatoes before mixing.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Find it online: https://sarasplate.com/street-corn-beef-and-sweet-potato-bowls-recipe/