Description
This Easy Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes recipe combines hearty ground beef seasoned with classic taco spices and fire-roasted diced tomatoes, stuffed into tender baked sweet potatoes. Topped with your favorite taco toppings like guacamole, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and pico de gallo, this dish offers a nutritious and flavorful twist on taco night that’s simple and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Seasoning
- 1 lb. ground beef
- ½ white onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 14.5 oz canned fire roasted diced tomatoes (not drained)
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Vegetables
- 2 sweet potatoes
Other
- Olive oil (for brushing potatoes)
Toppings (Optional)
- Guacamole
- Cheddar cheese, shredded
- Pico de gallo
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and dry the sweet potatoes thoroughly. Prick each potato several times with a fork, then lightly brush them with olive oil to help the skin crisp up during baking. Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for about 45-55 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
- Cook the Beef Mixture: While the sweet potatoes bake, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks. Once browned, drain excess fat if necessary. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until the onion is soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Season the Beef: Stir in the chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to coat the beef evenly. Then add the canned fire roasted diced tomatoes with their juices. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the liquid to reduce slightly.
- Assemble the Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes: Once the sweet potatoes are baked and cool enough to handle, slice them open lengthwise. Use a fork to fluff the inside flesh slightly, creating a cavity for the filling. Spoon the seasoned taco beef mixture generously into each sweet potato.
- Add Toppings and Serve: Top the stuffed sweet potatoes with your favorite taco toppings like guacamole, shredded cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, and sour cream. Serve immediately for a comforting, flavorful meal.
Notes
- You can prepare the taco beef mixture ahead of time and reheat it for a quicker meal.
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter protein option.
- For a vegetarian version, replace beef with black beans or lentils and adjust seasoning accordingly.
- Add jalapeños or hot sauce for extra heat if desired.
- Sweet potatoes can also be cooked in the microwave to save time, about 5-8 minutes per potato depending on size.
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