Description
A perfect balance of savory and sweet, with the comforting flavors of tacos served in tender sweet potatoes. This dish is packed with nutrition, high in protein, and naturally gluten-free!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef Mixture:
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 white onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp ground paprika
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1 cup chunky salsa
- 1/2 cup water
For the Sweet Potatoes:
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
Toppings:
- Shredded mozzarella
- Diced tomatoes
- Mashed avocado
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Cook the Sweet Potatoes:
- Poke holes all over the sweet potatoes with a fork.
- Place them in a microwave-safe dish with a bit of water and microwave on high for 10 minutes. If they aren’t fully cooked, continue for another 5 minutes.
- Prepare the Beef Mixture:
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef, chopped onion, and minced garlic. Cook until the beef is browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
- Add chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, crushed red pepper flakes, and dried oregano to the beef mixture.
- Stir in the salsa and water. Lower the heat and let it simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Prepare the Sweet Potatoes:
- Once cooked, allow the sweet potatoes to cool slightly. Cut each one lengthwise, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- Gently fluff the insides with a fork to create space for the beef mixture.
- Assemble the Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes:
- Spoon the beef mixture into the open sweet potatoes.
- Top with shredded mozzarella, diced tomatoes, mashed avocado, and a dollop of sour cream.
Notes
- Customize the toppings to your preference, adding jalapeños, fresh cilantro, or shredded lettuce for extra flavor.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with black beans or a plant-based ground meat alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg