Description
Easy Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a delightful and nutritious twist on traditional tacos. This recipe features tender, baked sweet potatoes filled with a savory mixture of seasoned ground meat, black beans, and salsa. Not only do these stuffed potatoes boast incredible flavor, but they are also packed with essential vitamins and protein, making them a satisfying meal for any occasion. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun dish to impress your guests, these taco-stuffed sweet potatoes are sure to become a new favorite. Customize with your choice of toppings like avocado, cheese, or fresh cilantro for an added burst of flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 pound lean ground turkey or beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
- ½ cup salsa
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly.
- Place the sweet potatoes on a lined baking sheet and bake for 45-50 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground meat until browned, draining excess fat. Stir in taco seasoning, black beans, and salsa; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Once baked, cut the sweet potatoes lengthwise and fluff the insides with a fork.
- Spoon the meat mixture into each potato half and serve hot with desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg