Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
493 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Description
This recipe cooks medium sweet potatoes in the microwave until tender, then slices them open and fluffs the insides. The filling is made of lean ground beef browned with chopped onion and garlic, seasoned with a taco seasoning packet and chunky salsa, then simmered until thickened. The seasoned taco beef topping is spooned generously over the sweet potatoes.
The dish is finished with optional toppings such as Mexican blend shredded cheese, diced tomato, avocado, guacamole, and sour cream to add creaminess, freshness, and more flavor layers. This assembly creates a combination of sweet softness and spicy, savory beef. The microwave cooking of sweet potatoes provides a quick alternative to baking, making it easier for busy cooks.
This meal works well as a filling lunch or dinner, with customizable toppings for texture and flavor variety. The recipe notes highlight that nutrition facts exclude toppings, allowing flexibility based on preference.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 1 onion chopped, medium
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup salsa chunky
- 1/4-1/2 cup water
- 4 sweet potato about 12-14 ounces each, medium
Toppings (optional):
- Mexican blend cheese shredded
- diced tomato
- avocado diced or guacamole
- sour cream
Instructions
- Brown ground beef, chopped onion, and garlic in a large skillet over medium high heat. Drain grease and add the taco seasoning and salsa.
- Reduce heat to medium low and cook for about 5 more minutes until mixture has thickened and is heated through. Add up to 1/2 cup of water to achieve desired consistency.
- While the meat is cooking, poke holes all over the sweet potatoes and cook in the microwave for 8-10 minutes on high, turning sweet potatoes over once halfway through. If potatoes aren't soft enough, continue cooking 1-3 minutes more. I usually cook two potatoes at one time, but if your microwave allows, you could cook all four at once. Allow sweet potatoes to cool slightly, then slice them lengthwise and fluff the insides with a fork.
- Spoon the cooked taco meat over the sweet potatoes and add desired toppings such as shredded cheese, diced tomato, avocado, guacamole, or sour cream. Enjoy!
Notes
- Nutrition facts calculation does not include optional toppings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 493 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 493kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 80g | 27% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 1294mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 1764mg | 38% |
| Fiber | 13g | 52% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 49240IU | 985% |
| Vitamin C | 15.1mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 141mg | 14% |
| Iron | 5.6mg | 31% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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