Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Spiced ground beef, black beans, and cheese top these stuffed sweet potatoes to combine sweet and savory flavors in the best possible way.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 cup shredded cheese Pepper jack and cheddar work well
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped, plus more for serving
- OPTIONAL: sour cream salsa, hot sauce, avocados
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Scrub the sweet potatoes, rinse, and dry them thoroughly. Use a fork to poke several holes into each potato and place them on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle the potatoes lightly with oil. Generously sprinkle each potato with salt. Bake until the potatoes are crisp on the outside and fork tender, about 50-55 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- When the potatoes are almost done in the oven, cook and crumble the beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. As it is cooking, sprinkle with the spice mix.
- When the meat has browned, add the tomato sauce and the beans. Allow the sauce to simmer and thicken for a minute or two. Remove from the heat.
- Slice each potato down the center and fluff the insides with a fork. Top each potato with the beef and bean mixture and sprinkle with cheese and cilantro. Add any additional toppings that you desire.
Nutrition
Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 1057mg | Potassium: 433mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 445IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 158mg | Iron: 3mg