Description
Taco-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a delicious fusion of flavors that satisfy your taco cravings while offering a healthy twist. Soft, fluffy sweet potatoes are filled with savory ground beef or turkey, black beans, and corn, then topped with gooey cheese, fresh avocado, and zesty salsa. This vibrant dish is perfect for Taco Tuesday or any night you want to impress without the fuss. Enjoy the comforting taste of tacos in a nutritious form that’s easy to prepare and customize!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 400g)
- 1 lb (450g) lean ground beef or turkey
- 1 packet (1 oz/28g) taco seasoning
- 1 can (15 oz/425g) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup (150g) corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup (120g) shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup (120g) sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 cup (150g) salsa or pico de gallo
- 1 avocado, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Clean sweet potatoes thoroughly and poke holes in them with a fork. Bake for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or turkey until no longer pink; drain excess fat.
- Add taco seasoning, black beans, and corn to the skillet. Stir until heated through.
- Once sweet potatoes are baked, let cool slightly before slicing them open lengthwise and fluffing the insides.
- Fill each potato with the taco mixture and top with shredded cheese while still warm so it melts. Finish with sour cream or Greek yogurt, salsa, and avocado.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato (approx. 340g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 970mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg