Description
Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a hearty and nutritious meal featuring tender roasted sweet potatoes filled with seasoned taco meat, black beans, corn, cheese, and fresh toppings. This flavorful dish combines the sweetness of roasted potatoes with classic taco flavors for a satisfying family-friendly dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 packet taco seasoning (about 1 ounce)
- ⅓ cup water
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup red onion, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt, for serving
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and dry the sweet potatoes, then pierce each several times with a fork.
- Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 45–55 minutes, or until fork-tender.
- While the potatoes roast, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the ground beef or turkey and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Drain excess grease if necessary.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and water, then simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add the black beans and corn and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and carefully slice them open lengthwise.
- Fluff the potato flesh with a fork and fill each potato with the taco meat mixture.
- Top with shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, red onion, avocado, and cilantro.
- Finish with sour cream or Greek yogurt and a squeeze of fresh lime juice before serving.
Notes
- Ground turkey, shredded chicken, or ground chicken can be used instead of beef.
- For a vegetarian version, replace the meat with extra beans, lentils, or plant-based crumbles.
- Add jalapeños or spicy salsa for extra heat.
- Pepper jack cheese adds a spicy flavor twist.
- Keep toppings separate when storing leftovers for the best texture.
- Taco filling can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Serve with shredded lettuce, salsa, or extra avocado for additional taco-inspired toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
