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Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes for a Healthy Dinner Delight

Enjoy a healthy twist on taco night with Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes filled with savory beef.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or ground turkey for a leaner option
  • 1 medium Onion either white or red
  • 2 cloves Garlic freshly minced
  • 1 can Canned Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes blend for a smoother texture if desired
  • 1 tbsp Chili Powder adjust according to spice preference
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Paprika smoked paprika for extra heat
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 4 medium Sweet Potatoes
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil or avocado oil as substitute
Toppings
  • 1 cup Guacamole homemade or store-bought
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese melted, can use dairy-free
  • 1 cup Pico de Gallo fresh or homemade
  • 1 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt as a healthier substitute

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Oven
  • Baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Fork

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes. Poke holes with a fork, rub with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Preheat oven to 425°F and bake sweet potatoes for 40-45 minutes until soft.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic and onion for 3-4 minutes until soft. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
  4. Stir in fire-roasted diced tomatoes and simmer for 5-7 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
  5. Cut baked sweet potatoes lengthwise and fluff insides with a fork. Fill with the taco mixture.
  6. Serve warm topped with guacamole, cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, and sour cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1stuffed potatoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 15000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Customize filling with black beans or corn for added texture. Store leftovers in airtight containers.

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