Description
As a busy mom, I know how important it is to whip up dinners that are both tasty and easy to make. Enter Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes—my go-to recipe for a hearty meal! These vibrant sweet potatoes bring together the earthy sweetness of baked potatoes with the rich flavors of taco filling. You won’t believe how comforting and satisfying they are! Plus, they’re a hit with my kids, so I’m constantly encouraging them to eat their veggies. Let me show you how to create this delightful dish that fits right into a hectic weeknight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey)
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup corn kernels (optional)
- 1/4 cup water
- Shredded cheese (optional topping)
- Diced tomatoes (optional topping)
- Sliced avocado or guacamole (optional topping)
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional topping)
- Chopped cilantro (optional topping)
- Jalapeño slices (optional topping)
- Lime wedges (optional topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Prick each sweet potato with a fork several times, then rub with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet and roast for 45–50 minutes, or until tender.
- While potatoes are roasting, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat. Stir in taco seasoning, black beans, corn (if using), and water. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until thickened.
- Once sweet potatoes are cooked, slice them open and gently mash the flesh with a fork. Spoon the taco mixture evenly into each one.
- Add your favorite toppings like cheese, avocado, sour cream, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.
- Serve hot as a hearty main dish or meal prep for later.
Notes
- This dish can be made with ground turkey as a leaner option.
- Feel free to customize toppings based on your preferences.
- These can be prepared ahead of time and reheated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting and Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg