Description
Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes offer a nutritious and flavorful twist on traditional tacos, featuring ground turkey or beef, black beans, and corn, all nestled in tender sweet potatoes. Topped with fresh avocado, cheese, and a dollop of sour cream, this easy-to-make dish is perfect for any weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 pound ground turkey or beef
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly under running water and pat them dry.
- Poke several holes in each sweet potato with a fork.
- Drizzle olive oil over each sweet potato and sprinkle with salt.
- Place the sweet potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
- While the sweet potatoes are baking, heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil.
- Add the ground turkey or beef, breaking it up as it cooks. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, black beans, and corn. Mix well.
- Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once the sweet potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.
- Carefully slice each sweet potato down the center without cutting all the way through. Gently push the ends to open them up.
- Fluff the insides of the sweet potatoes with a fork.
- Spoon the taco filling generously into each sweet potato.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top. If desired, return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Remove from the oven (if melted cheese) and let cool for a minute.
- Top each stuffed sweet potato with diced avocado, a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt, and fresh cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side for a zesty kick.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground meat with additional black beans or lentils.
- Customize toppings with jalapeños, diced onions, or your favorite salsa for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes