Easy Stuffed Taco Sweet Potatoes

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These easy stuffed taco sweet potatoes feature homemade taco seasoning—something everyone should know how to make—and budget-stretching ground beef and black beans stuffed into baked sweet potatoes. Add cheese, pico, jalapenos, cilantro, and sour cream, and you won’t miss the taco shell at all.

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Roscoe Hall
Roscoe Hall
Roscoe Hall
Roscoe Hall is not only a hilarious and unique chef, but also an accomplished artist who works in a variety of media. He is more widely recognized for competing on season 18 of Top Chef.
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Published on August 19, 2024
plated sweet potato stuffed with taco seasoned ground beef and black beans with cheese, pico, lime wedge
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
55 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
4 to 6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 to 6 servings

  • 2 tablespoons chili powder

  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder

  • 2 tablespoons onion powder

  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin

  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika

  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano

  • 1 tablespoon seasoning salt, (such as Lawry's®)

  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

  • 2 large sweet potatoes, or 4 to 6 medium to small sweet potatoes

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided

  • 1 small yellow onion, cut into small dice

  • 1 pound ground beef

  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

  • 1/4 cup water

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • Toppings: shredded cheese, pico de gallo, jalapeno slices, sour cream, chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. For taco seasoning, add chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, seasoned salt, and cayenne to a small bowl; stir to combine. Set aside.

  2. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

  3. Rub each sweet potato with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and 1/2 tablespoon taco seasoning. Wrap each sweet potato in foil and place on a baking sheet.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until fork tender, about 40 minutes.

  5. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil In a skillet over medium heat; add diced onion, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add ground beef and 1/4 cup taco seasoning; cook and stir beef until browned and crumbly, breaking up clumps with a spatula, and mixing in seasoning as beef cooks, 5 to 7 minutes.

  6. Stir in black beans; cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. In a small bowl stir together cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir into the meat mixture and simmer until slightly thickened,  2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

  7. To serve, slice potatoes open, and add a pinch of taco seasoning to the inside of each potato. Spoon in meat; top with cheese, pico de gallo, jalapeno, sour cream, cilantro, and more taco seasoning. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

655 Calories
32g Fat
52g Carbs
42g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 655
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32g 41%
Saturated Fat 9g 46%
Cholesterol 101mg 34%
Sodium 1887mg 82%
Total Carbohydrate 52g 19%
Dietary Fiber 15g 54%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 42g 84%
Vitamin C 23mg 25%
Calcium 202mg 16%
Iron 11mg 58%
Potassium 1539mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.