Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 sweet potatoes (peeled and diced)
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 bell pepper (diced)
  • 10 grape tomatoes (halved)
  • 1 avocado (sliced)
  • 2 green onions (chopped)
  • 6 cups mixed greens
  • Olive oil
  • 1 tbsp. cooking fat
  • 2 tbsp. chili powder
  • 1 tbsp. paprika
  • 1/2 tbsp. cumin
  • 1/2 tbsp. dried oregano
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • Fresh salsa (optional)
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 400 F.
  • In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients for the Mexican-style spices, season to taste and mix well.
  • Toss the diced sweet potatoes with half the spice mixture and the olive oil.
  • Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Melt cooking fat in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the beef until browned, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the remaining spices on the beef, stir everything and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes; add 1/4 cup water if the meat is too dry.
  • Add the mixed greens to a salad bowl and top with the baked sweet potatoes, ground beef, bell pepper, grape tomatoes, avocado and chopped green onions.
  • Serve topped with fresh salsa if desired.