Description

These Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a delicious and satisfying meal that combines the flavors of tacos with the goodness of sweet potatoes. Savory ground beef cooked with onions, garlic, and a blend of spices is stuffed into tender sweet potatoes and topped with cheese, tomatoes, avocado, and sour cream for a hearty and flavorful dish.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Beef Mixture:

1 lb lean ground beef
1 white onion (chopped)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
½ tsp ground paprika
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
¼ tsp dried oregano
1 cup chunky salsa
1/2 cup water

For the Sweet Potatoes:

4 sweet potatoes

For Toppings:

Shredded mozzarella
Diced tomatoes
Mashed avocado
Sour cream

Instructions

Poke holes in the sweet potatoes: Use a fork to poke holes all over the sweet potatoes. Place them in a bowl with water and microwave on high for 10 minutes. If not fully cooked, microwave for an additional 5 minutes.
Cook the beef mixture: In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic until browned (about 5-7 minutes). Drain any excess grease. Add spices, salsa, and water. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Prepare the sweet potatoes: Once cooked, let the sweet potatoes cool slightly. Cut them lengthwise without cutting through completely.
Stuff the sweet potatoes: Fill the sweet potatoes with the beef mixture. Top with mozzarella, tomatoes, avocado, and sour cream.
Enjoy: Serve the taco stuffed sweet potatoes hot and enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Microwave, Stovetop
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato
Calories: 380
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 620mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 24g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes, Sweet Potato Recipe, Taco Recipe, Ground Beef Recipe