Description
These Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes combine the sweet, earthy goodness of roasted sweet potatoes with the savory flavors of classic beef tacos. A nutritious and customizable meal that satisfies your taco cravings!
Ingredients
- Medium-sized orange sweet potatoes (like Beauregard or Jewel varieties)
- Lean ground beef
- Taco seasoning
- Diced onion
- Minced garlic
- Diced bell pepper (any color)
- Water or beef broth
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Monterey Jack cheese
- Mexican blend cheese
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Diced avocado or guacamole
- Fresh salsa
- Chopped cilantro
- Lime juice
- Sliced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
- Hot sauce
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub the sweet potatoes under cold water and pierce each potato several times with a fork.
- Lightly rub each potato with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place them directly on an oven rack or on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the sweet potatoes for about 45-60 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Once baked, let them cool for a few minutes, then make a lengthwise slit down the center of each potato and fluff the interior flesh with a fork.
- While the sweet potatoes are baking, heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Sauté the diced onion for 3-5 minutes until softened, then add the minced garlic and diced bell pepper, cooking for another minute.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned. Drain any excess grease.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and pour in 1/4 to 1/2 cup of water or beef broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes until most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Spoon the warm taco meat filling into each fluffed sweet potato boat. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the filling.
- For extra melted cheese, return the stuffed potatoes to the oven for 5-10 minutes or under the broiler for 2-3 minutes.
- Top with sour cream or Greek yogurt, fresh salsa, diced avocado or guacamole, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 60 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef, and for a vegetarian option, use a mix of black beans, corn, and sautéed bell peppers. Adjust the spice level by adding cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the beef mixture.