Description
Easy Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a delightful and nutritious twist on traditional tacos, appealing to both your taste buds and health goals. This recipe features baked sweet potatoes stuffed with seasoned ground meat or beans, topped with fresh ingredients like shredded cheese, sour cream, and vibrant salsas. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, these customizable stuffed potatoes cater to everyone’s preferences. With minimal prep and cook time, you can have a family-friendly meal ready in no time that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey (or plant-based substitute)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash sweet potatoes and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground meat until browned; drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and black beans; heat through for about 5 minutes.
- Cut baked sweet potatoes open lengthwise and fluff insides gently.
- Fill each potato half with the meat mixture, then top with cheese and desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 13g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg