Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

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Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

🕒 Time

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40–45 minutes
  • Total Time: 55–60 minutes

🍽 Servings

4 servings

🛒 Ingredients

Sweet Potatoes

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt & black pepper to taste

Taco Filling

  • 1 lb (450 g) ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ small onion, finely diced
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ cup tomato sauce or salsa
  • ½ cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup corn kernels

Toppings

  • ½ cup shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese blend
  • ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup diced red onion
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • Lime wedges for serving

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Roast the Sweet Potatoes

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Wash and dry the sweet potatoes, then prick them a few times with a fork.
  3. Rub with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  4. Place on a baking sheet and roast 40–45 minutes until tender.

2️⃣ Cook the Taco Meat

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and cook 2–3 minutes until softened.
  3. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  4. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
  5. Stir in taco seasoning, cumin, paprika, and tomato sauce.
  6. Mix in black beans and corn and simmer 5 minutes.

3️⃣ Assemble the Stuffed Potatoes

  1. Slice the roasted sweet potatoes lengthwise.
  2. Gently mash the inside slightly with a fork.
  3. Spoon the taco meat mixture generously into each potato.

4️⃣ Add Toppings

Top with:

  • shredded cheese
  • sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • diced red onion
  • fresh cilantro
  • avocado slices

Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

💡 Tips

  • For a vegetarian version, replace meat with lentils or extra black beans.
  • Add jalapeños or hot sauce if you like spicy tacos.
  • Sprinkle with crushed tortilla chips for crunch.

🥗 Nutrition (Approx. per serving)

  • Calories: 420
  • Protein: 26 g
  • Carbs: 38 g
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Fiber: 8 g

🔥 Pro Tip: These stuffed sweet potatoes are amazing for meal prep—just store the filling and potatoes separately and reheat when ready to eat.

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