.....Because sometimes you just need some Mexican food!
2 lb. frozen sweet potato fries (I use Alexia brand - link below)
1 lb ground beef, bison, or turkey
taco seasoning
1 cup diced cauliflower
1 cup diced carrots
1 cup grated white cheddar cheese (or more!)
Chipotle crema: ½ cup Greek-style plain yogurt
1-2 tablespoons pureed chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (or sriracha)
After Oven toppings: Black beans, red onion, jalapeño slices
Toppings: Guacamole, cilantro, lime wedges
Easy Pico de Gallo
1 container diced grape/cherry tomatoes
1 Bunch chopped Cilantro
1/2-1 diced sweet onion
juice of 1 lime
salt & pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Bake the sweet potato fries for 20 minutes, turning or stirring a bit halfway through. Make the chipotle crema by mixing the yogurt and chipotle peppers in a small bowl. Start with 1 tablespoon of the chipotle/sriracha and add more to taste/ heat preference.
Using a large pan or dutch oven, saute the cauliflower and carrots until a little soft, then add the meat to brown.
When the fries have finished baking, layer them with the cheddar cheese, veggies + meat, and any or all of the oven toppings. Bake for another 7-8 minutes, or until the cheese has melted. Remove the nachos fries from the oven and top with some guacamole, cilantro, lime, and a little chipotle crema. Serve the remaining crema on the side.
NOTES I went the easy route and used store-bought sweet potato fries. You could do the same, or slice some sweet potatoes into fries, drizzle them with oil, and bake them for 20-30 minutes.
https://www.amazon.com/Alexia-Sweet-Potato-Julienne-Frozen/dp/B000REL6KW
Easy guacamole - Add mashed avocado to the pico you made! Check for salt & pepper. Super simple and so tasty.