Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
These Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes offer a delicious blend of baked sweetness and savory flavors.
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes
Cooling Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes minutes
Course: Homestyle Dinners
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Comfort Food, healthy dinner, sweet potatoes, taco recipe, Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Servings: 4 potatoes
Calories: 450kcal
Oven
Baking Sheet
skillet
fork
For the Sweet Potatoes
- 4 medium Sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil for drizzling
- to taste Salt
For the Filling
- 1 pound Ground turkey or beef turkey for a leaner option
- 1 can Black beans 15 ounces, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup Corn frozen or canned
- 1 packet Taco seasoning or homemade
- 1/2 cup Diced tomatoes fresh or canned
- 1/2 cup Onion diced
For Topping
- 1 cup Shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
- 1 Avocado sliced or diced
- 1/2 cup Sour cream or Greek yogurt for drizzling
- to taste Fresh cilantro chopped
- to serve Lime wedges for a zesty kick
Preparation
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Prepare the sweet potatoes by washing and drying them thoroughly. Poke several holes in each potato with a fork, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle a pinch of salt.
Bake the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet for about 40-45 minutes, or until they're tender when pierced with a fork.
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the ground turkey or beef to the skillet, cooking until fully browned and nicely crumbled, about 5-7 minutes.
Combine the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and taco seasoning in the skillet. Stir well and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Cool the baked sweet potatoes slightly. Slice each potato down the center, being careful not to cut completely through.
Fluff the insides of the sweet potatoes with a fork, making space for the filling. Generously fill each potato with the savory mixture.
Top each stuffed sweet potato with shredded cheese and return to the oven for about 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and top with avocado, sour cream or Greek yogurt, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges before serving warm.
For perfect sweet potatoes, poke holes before baking to allow steam to escape.
Serving: 1sweet potato | Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 900mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 18000IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 3mg