Description
This Sweet Potato Taco Bake is a delightful twist on classic tacos, bringing together the comforting sweetness of baked sweet potatoes with a savory, perfectly seasoned taco meat filling. It’s a wholesome, hearty meal that feels both familiar and excitingly new.
Ingredients
4 medium sweet potatoes, washed and scrubbed
1 lb lean ground beef
1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
2/3 cup water
1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup canned corn, drained
1/2 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
1 avocado, diced
Fresh salsa and cilantro for serving
Instructions
First, preheat your oven to 400F. Pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork and bake them on a lined baking sheet for about 45 to 50 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
While the potatoes bake, cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until it is browned. Drain any extra fat.
Add the taco seasoning and water to the beef and let it simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until the sauce thickens, then stir in the drained black beans and corn.
Once the sweet potatoes are baked, slice them lengthwise down the middle and gently fluff the inside flesh with a fork. Spoon the taco beef mixture into each sweet potato, then sprinkle with shredded cheese.
Place the stuffed sweet potatoes back into the oven for another 3 to 5 minutes, just until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with diced avocado, fresh salsa, and cilantro before serving.
Notes
Make sure your sweet potatoes are fully tender before you attempt to stuff them. If they’re still firm, they’ll be difficult to open and enjoy.
Brown the beef until it’s just cooked through. Overcooking can make it dry.
The taco seasoning and water should create a nice, clingy sauce for the meat. If it seems too thin, let it simmer for an extra minute.
When fluffing the inside of the sweet potato, be gentle so you don’t tear the skin, which helps hold everything together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-55 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Protein: N/A