These Mexican Street Corn Sweet Potato Bowls are the perfect easy dinner when you want something filling, flavorful, and budget-friendly. Crispy air fryer sweet potatoes are topped with seasoned ground beef and a creamy street corn mixture made with mayo, feta cheese, and chili powder.
This is very similar to the other sweet potato recipe for Sweet Potato and Ground Beef Bowls
This meal is hearty, customizable, and comes together in under 30 minutes — making it ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep.
If you love street corn flavors and taco bowls, this recipe combines the best of both worlds in one satisfying dish.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
I love this recipe. It was much better than the recipe with the cottage cheese and sweet potatoes. The street corn really adds to the sweet potatoes as well.
- High protein and very filling
- Budget-friendly ingredients
- Air fryer sweet potatoes cook fast and crisp - Make sure the potatoes are all cut evenly.
- Easy to customize with different toppings
- Perfect for meal prep or quick dinners
- Balanced sweet, salty, creamy, and smoky flavors
This is one of those bowls that feels like restaurant food at home — but uses simple pantry staples.
Ingredients Needed
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper
Mexican Street Corn Mix
- 1 can corn, drained well
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- ¼ cup feta cheese crumbles
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- Pinch salt
- Splash vinegar or lime juice
Fresh Toppings (Optional)
- Shredded lettuce
- Diced tomatoes
- Chopped cucumber
- Pineapple chunks
- Extra feta cheese
Substitution Tips
- Use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef for a lighter bowl.
- Swap Greek yogurt for mayo to increase protein.
- Cotija cheese works great if you have it.
- Frozen corn can be used instead of canned.
- Add black beans or avocado for extra fiber and healthy fats.
- Roast sweet potatoes in the oven at 425°F if you don’t have an air fryer.
How to Make Mexican Street Corn Sweet Potato Bowls
Step 1 – Cook the Sweet Potatoes
Toss cubed sweet potatoes with oil and seasonings.
Air fry at 380°F for 18–20 minutes, shaking halfway, until tender and slightly crispy.
Step 2 – Cook the Ground Beef
Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat.
Drain excess grease and stir in chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. See this post for How to Cook Ground Beef
Step 3 – Make the Street Corn Mixture
In a bowl, combine drained corn, mayo, feta, black pepper, salt, and vinegar or lime juice.
Mix until creamy.
Step 4 – Assemble the Bowls
Layer sweet potatoes in a bowl.
Top with ground beef and street corn mixture.
Add fresh toppings if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Serving Suggestions
- Add tortilla chips or cheese taco shells for crunch
- Drizzle with hot sauce or extra lime juice
- Serve with a simple side salad
- Great with grilled chicken or shrimp instead of beef
Pro Tips for the Best Street Corn Bowls
- Cut sweet potatoes small and evenly so they cook properly.
- Drain canned corn very well to avoid watery sauce.
- Add a splash of acid (lime or vinegar) to brighten flavors.
- Sprinkle extra feta and chili powder on top before serving.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Serves 4
- Calories: 480
- Protein: 26g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fat: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Sugar: 8g
Weight Watchers Points (Estimated)
- Blue: 9 points
- Green: 11 points
- Purple: 8 points
(Will vary based on beef fat percentage and mayo amount.)
Common Questions
Yes. Store components separately and assemble before serving for best texture.
Fresh is best for crispiness, but frozen can work if cooked longer.
Add cayenne pepper, jalapeños, or hot sauce.
Yes — it reheats well and stays filling for several days. I'd store things seperately in different containers tho. The ground beef in one, potatoes in another,and street container in another container.
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Mexican Street Corn Sweet Potato Bowls
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 4 1x
- Method: air fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Dairy-Free
Description
These Mexican Street Corn Sweet Potato Bowls with ground beef are creamy, smoky, and incredibly filling. Made with air fryer sweet potatoes, seasoned beef, and a simple street corn topping, this easy budget-friendly dinner is perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
1–2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon cumin
Salt and pepper
Mexican Street Corn Mix
1 can corn, drained well
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
¼ cup feta cheese crumbles
½ teaspoon chili powder
Pinch salt
Splash vinegar or lime juice
Instructions
Toss cubed sweet potatoes with oil and seasonings.
Air fry at 380°F for 18–20 minutes, shaking halfway, until tender and slightly crispy.Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat.
Drain excess grease and stir in chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.In a bowl, combine drained corn, mayo, feta, chili powder, salt, and vinegar or lime juice.
Mix until creamy.
Layer sweet potatoes in a bowl.
Top with ground beef and street corn mixture.
Add fresh toppings if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Add tortilla chips or cheese taco shells for crunch
- Drizzle with hot sauce or extra lime juice
- Serve with a simple side salad
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Fat: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 26g
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