Description
Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a healthy and flavorful dish featuring roasted sweet potatoes filled with seasoned taco meat, fresh toppings, and a delicious blend of spices.
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 300 g ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade)
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce or salsa
- 1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream or yogurt
- 1 avocado, diced
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Pierce sweet potatoes with a fork and bake for 40–50 minutes until tender.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook onion until softened, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in taco seasoning, tomato sauce or salsa, black beans, and corn. Simmer for 5–7 minutes.
- Slice open baked sweet potatoes and fluff the insides with a fork.
- Fill each sweet potato with the taco meat mixture.
- Top with shredded cheese, letting it melt slightly from the heat.
- Add sour cream or yogurt, avocado, and cilantro before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with ground chicken or turkey.
- For a vegetarian option, replace meat with extra beans or lentils.
- Add jalapeños or hot sauce for extra spice.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking & Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican Fusion