Loaded Taco Sweet Potatoes offer a fun and nutritious twist on taco night! Tender baked sweet potatoes are topped with a flavorful ground beef mixture, fresh salsa, and all the taco fixings. This easy recipe is perfect for a hearty, healthy dinner that the whole family will love.
Recipe
Serves 4
4 medium sweet potatoes
1 lb. (450g) lean ground beef, 5% fat
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp. taco seasoning (Recipe here)
4 oz. (115g) tomato sauce, homemade or store-bought
4 fl oz. (115ml) beef stock
For the salsa:
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1.8 oz. (50g) red onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 tsp. jalapeño, chopped (remove seeds for less heat)
fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tbsp. lime juice
How to Prepare
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with baking paper.
Wash and dry the sweet potatoes thoroughly. Pierce them all over with a fork, rub with 1 tbsp. olive oil and place on the baking sheet. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until tender and easily pierced with a fork.
Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp. olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Reduce heat to medium, add the onion and garlic and sauté until the onions are translucent.
Stir in taco seasoning and mix well. Add tomato sauce, stock, and season with salt and pepper.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Place all the salsa ingredients into a bowl and season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, slice lengthwise and fill each with the taco beef. Top with salsa and serve.
Serving suggestion: lime wedges and additional cilantro
