Easy Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
These hearty sweet potatoes are filled with savory taco seasoned beef and all your favorite fresh toppings.
recipesbynani.comThere is something so comforting about a fluffy baked sweet potato. When you load it up with classic taco fillings, it becomes a complete meal that my whole family asks for on busy weeknights.
I love how the natural sweetness of the potato balances out the salty and spicy taco meat. It is a simple way to change up taco night, and you can easily customize the toppings to suit whatever you have in your fridge.
🧺 Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 avocado, sliced
👩🍳Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 2
Scrub the sweet potatoes and poke them a few times with a fork. Place them on a baking sheet and bake for about 45 to 60 minutes until they are soft all the way through.
- 3
While the potatoes bake, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 4
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until it is browned, breaking it up with a spoon as you go. Drain any excess fat.
- 5
Stir the taco seasoning and water into the beef. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- 6
Slice each baked potato open down the center and fluff the inside with a fork.
- 7
Spoon the taco meat into each potato and top with shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa, cilantro, and avocado slices.
💡 Tips
If you want to save time, you can microwave the potatoes for 8 to 10 minutes instead of baking them. Store any leftover meat in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, and keep your potato toppings separate until you are ready to serve.
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