Ingredients
- 4 Sweet Potatoes
- ½ Onion
- 1 Bell Pepper
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- 2 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1½ teaspoons Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- Lettuce Optional
- Guacamole Optional
- Sour Cream Optional
- Shredded Cheese Optional
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking Sheet
- Stovetop
- Large Skillet
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil.
- Pierce the sweet potatoes all over with a fork. Put the sweet potatoes on the baking sheet and add to the oven. Set the timer for 45 minutes.
- Chop the onion and bell pepper.
- Add the ground beef, chopped onion and bell pepper to a large skillet on medium heat, breaking apart the meat as it cooks.
- Once the meat is fully cooked, add the spices and salt. Stir to combine.
- Check the sweet potatoes- they are done when easily pierced with a fork.
- Let the sweet potatoes cool enough to handle, then slice lengthwise down the middle. Stuff each sweet potato with the meat and veggie mixture.
- Serve with toppings of choice!
Notes
Chef’s Tips
- Sub for ground beef: ground turkey, ground chicken.
- Instead of sweet potatoes, serve over a microwave bag of rice.
- Instead of baking the sweet potatoes, cook them in the microwave for 10-15 minutes.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Amount per Serving
Calories
505
Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Fat
23
g
35
%
Saturated Fat
9
g
56
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
10
g
Cholesterol
81
mg
27
%
Sodium
802
mg
35
%
Potassium
1196
mg
34
%
Carbohydrates
50
g
17
%
Fiber
8
g
33
%
Sugar
11
g
12
%
Protein
24
g
48
%
Vitamin A
33310
IU
666
%
Vitamin C
45
mg
55
%
Calcium
106
mg
11
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Bell Pepper, Chili Powder, Cumin, Garlic Powder, Ground Beef, Onion, Onion Powder, Paprika, Salt, Sweet Potatoes