Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
A delightful fusion of savory taco flavors and the natural sweetness of baked sweet potatoes, perfect for a cozy meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Microwaving, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup chunky salsa
- 1/4–1/2 cup water
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 12–14 ounces each)
- Shredded Mexican blend cheese
- Diced tomato
- Diced avocado or guacamole
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef along with the chopped onion and minced garlic for 5-7 minutes.
- Season the meat: Drain excess grease, add taco seasoning and salsa, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Prepare the sweet potatoes: Poke holes in sweet potatoes and microwave on high for 8-10 minutes.
- Fluff the sweet potatoes: Slice lengthwise and fluff the insides to create a nest for the filling.
- Assemble the taco stuffed sweet potatoes: Spoon seasoned meat over sweet potatoes and top with cheese, tomatoes, avocado, and sour cream.
Notes
For a quicker cooking method, bake sweet potatoes at 400°F for 45-60 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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