Description
Taco stuffed sweet potatoes are a wholesome and flavorful meal that combines tender baked sweet potatoes with a savory filling of seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, and fresh toppings. This dish is not only nutritious but also incredibly versatile, making it perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With vibrant colors and delicious flavors, taco stuffed sweet potatoes will quickly become a staple in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 cup canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 avocados
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ cup sour cream
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Pierce each sweet potato several times with a fork and bake on a lined baking sheet for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat. Season with salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin until browned.
- Stir in black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes; heat through for another 3-5 minutes.
- Blend avocados, lime juice, and sour cream in a blender until smooth.
- Slice open each baked sweet potato and fluff the insides with a fork. Fill each potato generously with the beef mixture.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese while warm and drizzle with avocado crema before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg