Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Comforting taco stuffed sweet potatoes filled with savory meat, beans, corn, and topped with fresh ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 can black beans, drained
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 cup lettuce, shredded
- 1 cup tomatoes, diced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and pierce them with a fork. Place them in the oven and bake for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef or turkey, cooking until browned and crumbly. Drain excess fat.
- Sprinkle in the taco seasoning, black beans, and corn. Stir and heat until warmed through.
- Slice the baked sweet potatoes open lengthwise and fluff the insides with a fork.
- Stuff each sweet potato with the taco mixture, packing it high.
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top, add sour cream, green onions, lettuce, and diced tomatoes.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
Make sure to pierce the sweet potatoes before baking to prevent bursting. You can customize the protein and toppings to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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