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Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Delicious Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes filled with seasoned beef, black beans, and topped with avocado crema.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 potatoes
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • Skillet
  • blender
  • Baking Sheet

Ingredients
  

Vegetables

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes

Meat

  • 1 pound ground beef

Spices

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin

Canned Goods

  • 1 cup canned black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn frozen or canned
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes with juices

Dairy

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup sour cream

Fruits

  • 2 avocados
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

Herbs

  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped (optional)

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Pierce each sweet potato with a fork and bake on a baking sheet for 45-60 minutes until tender.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with salt, black pepper, chili powder, and cumin until browned.
  • Mix in black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes; cook for an additional 3-5 minutes.
  • For the avocado crema, blend avocados, lime juice, and sour cream until smooth.
  • Once the sweet potatoes are done baking, slice them open and fluff the insides. Fill each potato with the beef mixture and top with shredded cheese.
  • Serve warm with a drizzle of avocado crema.

Nutrition

Serving: 1potatoCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 950mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 18000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg
Keyword beef, comfort food, healthy dinner, sweet potatoes, Taco, Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
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