Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
This recipe has tender sweet potatoes filled with taco meat and your favorite taco toppings. It is a healthy twist on taco night that is easy to make for meal prep or busy weeknights.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet of taco seasoning
Guacamole
- 2 medium avocados
- 2 tablespoons red onions chopped
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Squeeze of lime
Toppings:
- Tomato chopped
- Red onions chopped
- Pickled jalapeños
- Salsa
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Add the sweet potatoes to a sheet pan. Poke holes in them with a fork and then drizzle the avocado oil, salt, and garlic powder on top. Rub the oil over the potatoes to evenly coat. Add to the oven and bake for 45 minutes to an hour, or until the potatoes can be easily pierced with a fork.
- Meanwhile, brown the ground beef and add taco seasoning. Prepare according to the package directions.
- To make the guacamole, cut avocados in half, scoop out the meaty part, and put them into a medium-sized bowl. Mash avocados using a fork or potato masher. You can leave it chunky, or make it smooth, whichever you prefer. Add the remaining ingredients: red onions, cilantro, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and lime juice. Stir/mash to combine
- When the potatoes are tender, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly so they are easier to handle. To plate, take one sweet potato and cut it in half. Add in a scoop of ground beef and then add your desired toppings, such as tomatoes, red onion, pickled jalapeños, and salsa. Top with a scoop of guacamole and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 630kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 36gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 24gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 101mgSodium: 659mgFiber: 12gSugar: 11g
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