We are big lovers of Mexican food at my house, and this Taco Pie is no exception! So here’s what happened. I made the English version of Shepherd’s Pie. My whole family freaked out with joy and practically licked their plates. So I thought, “Why not take that recipe, give the meat and veggies a taco flair, and top it with sweet potatoes?” And we now have a new beloved Taco Pie creation!
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Truth be told, I did start testing this dish with sweet potatoes that I peeled, boiled, and mashed for the top of the casserole (similar to the Shepherd’s Pie recipe). But it felt like a lot of extra work (and dishes to clean) for something that I wanted to be a quick weeknight meal.
So I was thrilled when I learned about Cascadian’s brand new fire roasted sweet potatoes made from only one ingredient – organic sweet potatoes! It was honestly the perfect substitute because sometimes a shortcut like that on a busy weeknight can make all the difference. :)
Taco Pie
This Taco Pie is a Mexican version of Shepherd's Pie. It's an easy weeknight meal when you use frozen roasted sweet potatoes.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced, any color
- ½ jalapeno, minced
- 1 pound ground beef, or pork
- 1 14.5-oz can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 15-oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons cumin
- 1 ½ teaspoons oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded
- 16-oz bag frozen roasted sweet potato chunks, I used Cascadian Farm Organic brand
- sour cream, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno until they begin to soften, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Turn up the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef to the pan. Cook the meat while breaking it up with a spatula until brown all the way through.
- Add the tomatoes, black beans, frozen corn kernels, and spices. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes while stirring occasionally to thoroughly combine the mixture.
- Pour the beef mixture into a rectangular baking dish, top with cheese and then frozen sweet potatoes. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are heated all the way through.
- Serve topped with sour cream if desired.
Recipe Notes
We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
Nutrition Facts
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