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September 11, 2015
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Easy Taco Pie!

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!

Easy Taco Pie on 100 Days of #RealFood

Sponsor Shoutout: Cascadian Farm Organic

Easy Taco Pie using Cascadian Farm Organic sweet potatoes on 100 Days of #RealFood

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. :)

Easy Taco Pie on 100 Days of #RealFood

Taco Pie

Course: Main Course
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 4
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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

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Serve topped with sour cream if desired.

Recipe Notes

We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.

 

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39 Comments

  1. Hi. Just wondering at what store Lisa found the frozen potatoes? I checked my local Earth Fare and Publix and did not see any.

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  3. Yum! This turned out great. Whole Foods only had Earthbound Farm roasted organic sweet potato slices which worked out great…just followed timing directions on package. This week be a repeat meal.

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    • Just keep an eye out that you aren’t overcooking the potatoes but I think you will be fine.

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