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Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Recipe for a Flavorful Twist

Enjoy a Flavorful Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Recipe that combines sweet potatoes with taco-seasoned meat for a delicious meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 potatoes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 4 medium Sweet Potatoes Firm, smooth-skinned potatoes
For the Taco Filling
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or Turkey Choose lean beef or turkey
  • 1 tbsp Homemade Taco Seasoning Customize spice level as desired
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Diced and sautéed
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil For sautéing and coating
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce For moisture and richness
For Toppings
  • 1 cup Red Onions Chopped
  • 1 cup Tomatoes Fresh chopped
  • 1 cup Guacamole Creamy and rich
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Can mix with lime juice
  • 1 med Lime Squeeze for zest
  • Cilantro Optional, for garnish
  • Jalapeño Slices Optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and dry the sweet potatoes, poke holes in the skins with a fork, rub each with olive oil and season with sea salt.
  2. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced yellow onions and minced garlic, sautéing for 2 minutes.
  3. Add the ground beef or turkey to the skillet, breaking it apart and cooking for 8-9 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat.
  4. Stir in the homemade taco seasoning and tomato sauce. Simmer for 3 minutes.
  5. Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 45-50 minutes until tender.
  6. Remove sweet potatoes, slice them open, and fill with the taco mixture. Top with desired toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1potatoCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 22000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftover taco stuffed sweet potatoes in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze the taco mixture separately for up to 3 months.

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