Description
Perfectly roasted sweet potatoes bursting with savory taco goodness, creating a delightful and healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup black beans (canned and drained)
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- Optional toppings: avocado, sour cream, cilantro, hot sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Poke holes in each sweet potato with a fork.
- Bake the potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet for about 35-40 minutes, until tender.
- Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until no longer pink; drain fat.
- Introduce the taco seasoning, beans, corn, and tomatoes to the beef; let it bubble for about 5-7 minutes.
- Slice the sweet potatoes open and fluff the insides with a fork.
- Spoon the taco mixture inside the sweet potatoes.
- Top with cheese and return to the oven for 5 minutes to melt.
- Serve with your desired toppings.
Notes
For the best texture, do not freeze stuffed sweet potatoes. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: taco, stuffed sweet potatoes, healthy dinner, easy recipe, weeknight meal