Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

5 from 4 votes

Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are loaded with tender sweet potatoes, seasoned ground meat, and all your favorite taco toppings. Simple, delicious, and perfect for taco night!

Prep Time30

Cook Time15

Total Time45

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Servings: servings

Author: Chelsea Lords

Cost: $14.60

Equipment

Parchment paper or a silicone baking mat
Sheet pan (15" x 10")
Large skillet

Ingredients

Sweet Potatoes

4 (10-to-13-ounce) medium sweet potatoes scrubbed clean and halved lengthwise
3 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper

Taco Meat Filling

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup diced yellow onion 1/2 an onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 batch taco seasoning see note 1
1-1/2 teaspoons beef bouillon powder
1 pound lean ground beef or ground turkey (93/7)
1/3 cup tomato sauce
1 (15.5-ounce) can black beans drained and rinsed, optional
Toppings as desired see note 2

Optional: Chili Lime Sauce

1/2 cup mayo
2 limes
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon Sriracha

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Instructions

Sweet Potatoes

Bake sweet potatoes using your preferred method. Here is my favorite (quick!) way to bake sweet potatoes.

Meat Filling

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 3–5 minutes, until golden. Push onions to the edges of the skillet. Add ground beef or turkey to the center. Sear, crumble, and brown the meat. While browning, stir in garlic, taco seasoning, and bouillon. Cook until the liquid absorbs and meat is fully browned. Mix in tomato sauce and stir until combined. Add black beans, if using, and cook until warmed through.

Toppings/Assembly

Optional Sauce: In a small bowl, mix lime zest (1/4 tsp) and juice (3 tbsp) with mayo, cumin, paprika, chili powder, and Sriracha. Add salt (1/4 tsp) and pepper (1/8 tsp). Whisk until smooth.
To assemble, place baked sweet potatoes flesh side up on plates. Lightly mash the insides with a fork .Top with meat filling, drizzle sauce, and add desired toppings (see note 2).

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Notes

Note 1: For taco seasoning, you can use a store-bought packet or make your own at home. Combine 1 tablespoon of chili powder, 1 teaspoon each of cumin and paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon each of onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.

Note 2: Choose your favorite taco toppings like sharp Cheddar cheese, sour cream, guacamole or avocado, cherry tomatoes, salsa, cilantro, or lime.

Nutrition Note: Nutritional information does not include any optional toppings.

Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days, keeping toppings and sauce separate. Reheat in the oven or microwave.

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