Description
Delicious roasted sweet potatoes stuffed with savory taco beef and topped with cheddar cheese, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 salsa
- For topping: diced avocado, sliced jalapeño, sour cream, chopped cilantro, lime wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Scrub the sweet potatoes and poke them a few times with a fork.
- Rub the potatoes with olive oil and place on a baking tray lined with foil.
- Bake for about 45–60 minutes, or until soft.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned.
- Add taco seasoning and water, and let it simmer.
- Once the sweet potatoes are ready, let them cool slightly, then cut lengthwise and fluff the insides with a fork.
- Spoon the taco beef over each potato, then cover with cheddar cheese.
- Add salsa and toppings of choice. Enjoy!
Notes
For an extra flavor boost, consider adding black beans or corn to the beef mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 55mg