Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade mix)
- 1/2 cup canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1/2 cup corn (frozen, canned, or grilled)
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes or salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: avocado, cilantro, jalapeños, sour cream or Greek yogurt, salsa or pico, lime wedges
Instructions
- Cook the sweet potatoes using your preferred method: oven at 400°F for 45 minutes, microwave for 7–10 minutes, or air fryer at 400°F for 35 minutes. Poke holes first to avoid explosions.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground meat until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Add taco seasoning and a splash of water. Simmer for 5–6 minutes.
- Stir in black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes (or salsa) and cook for another 2–3 minutes.
- Slice each cooked sweet potato open and fluff the insides with a fork.
- Spoon taco filling into each sweet potato and top with shredded cheese.
- Finish with desired toppings like avocado, sour cream, jalapeños, or lime juice.
Notes
To save time, pre-cook the meat and microwave the potatoes. Store components separately for easy meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg