Flavorful Beef Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Delicious roasted sweet potatoes stuffed with a flavorful beef mixture, perfect for a quick and nourishing meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup corn, drained
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 avocado, diced
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and prick them all over with a fork.
- Bake the sweet potatoes in the preheated oven for 45-60 minutes or until tender.
- Add the ground beef to a skillet over medium heat and cook until browned.
- Stir in the taco seasoning, black beans, and corn, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Slice the baked sweet potatoes open lengthwise and fluff the insides with a fork.
- Fill each sweet potato with the beef mixture generously.
- Top with shredded cheese, sour cream, diced avocado, and cilantro.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
These stuffed sweet potatoes can be paired with a fresh salad or tortilla chips. They also store well for up to 3 days in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg