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Home > Main Dish > Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

By Ashlyn Edwards — June 14, 2019, Updated November 26, 2019 40 Comments

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These Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes will take your taco night to a new and healthy level! Nutritious sweet potatoes are filled with your favorite taco toppings and ready in under 20 minutes. The perfect quick and healthy dinner!

sweet potato filled with taco toppings

I love recipes where you get to “stuff” something. Mushrooms, bell peppers, pasta, and especially sweet potatoes, just make such delicious vessels for all kinds of delicious offerings.

And making just about anything into a taco, my favorite food, is a serious passion of mine. If you’re a taco lover too, then you are going to love this recipe!

sweet potato filled with taco toppings on a white plate

What are the health benefits of eating sweet potatoes?

Eating more sweet potatoes is a great way to add some extra nutrition into your diet. They are cheap, readily available year round, easy to prepare, and chock full of health benefits, y’all!  They also:

  • are full of vitamins, especially A and C, which are essential to your immune system
  • have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties which help prevent disease and aging
  • support a healthy cardiovascular system and are full of heart healthy potassium
  • are a good source of fiber to promote a well functioning digestive system
  • support healthy vision
  • can aid in weight loss as they keep you full for longer and can help reduce cravings

All that and more comes from these little orange powerhouses!

sweet potato filled with taco toppings

What to serve with Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes 

  • Mexcian Black Beans
  • Corn and Avocado Salsa
  • Roasted Guacamole with Bacon

Now I myself love sweet potatoes, but getting my kids on board hasn’t always been easy. However, they too share my love for tacos, so this recipe has helped get more sweet potatoes into their diets.

My husband also likes sweet potatoes, but he’s more a fan of them in their traditional form; slathered in butter, cinnamon, and sugar! 

Which I will admit, is SO so good.

BUT, if you’ve never tried savory sweet potatoes, I’m here to urge you to do so. They are such a game changer and so easy to make, too!

Give these taco stuffed sweet potatoes a try if you’re looking for a healthy twist on traditional taco shells! I think you and your body will love them!

More awesome sweet potato recipes

  • Baked Sweet Potato Chips
  • Sweet Potato Salad
  • Curried Sweet Potato Soup
sweet potato filled with taco toppings

Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

These Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes will take your taco night to a new and healthy level! Nutritious sweet potatoes are filled with your favorite taco toppings and ready in under 20 minutes. The perfect quick and healthy dinner!
4.97 from 30 votes
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Course: Main
Cuisine: American, Mexican Inspired
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 493kcal
Author: Ashlyn Edwards | Belle of the Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 cup chunky salsa
  • 1/4-1/2 cup water
  • 4 medium sweet potatoes, about 12-14 ounces each

Toppings (optional):

  • shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • diced tomato
  • diced avocado or guacamole
  • sour cream

Instructions

  • Brown ground beef, chopped onion, and garlic in a large skillet over medium high heat. Drain grease and add the taco seasoning and salsa. 
  • Reduce heat to medium low and cook for about 5 more minutes until mixture has thickened and is heated through. Add up to 1/2 cup of water to achieve desired consistency.
  • While the meat is cooking, poke holes all over the sweet potatoes and cook in the microwave for 8-10 minutes on high, turning sweet potatoes over once halfway through. If potatoes aren't soft enough, continue cooking 1-3 minutes more. I usually cook two potatoes at one time, but if your microwave allows, you could cook all four at once. Allow sweet potatoes to cool slightly, then slice them lengthwise and fluff the insides with a fork.
  • Spoon the cooked taco meat over the sweet potatoes and add desired toppings such as shredded cheese, diced tomato, avocado, guacamole, or sour cream. Enjoy!

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Notes

*Nutrition facts do not include toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 493kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 1294mg | Potassium: 1764mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 49240IU | Vitamin C: 15.1mg | Calcium: 141mg | Iron: 5.6mg
Did you make this recipe? Let me know!Mention @TheBelleoftheKitchen or tag #BelleoftheKitchen

 

If you like these Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes, then you might also like:

Chicken Enchilada Stuffed PeppersA plate of peppers sliced in half filled with chicken enchilada filling and slice lime on the side

 

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Comments

  1. Leann Green says

    December 21, 2020 at 2:40 am

    5 stars
    Made this tonight!. Delicious! Topped with cholula hot sauce. Perfection!

    Reply
  2. Jean says

    November 3, 2020 at 8:27 pm

    5 stars
    Very good. Quick meal to make.

    Reply
  3. Bidyut Jana says

    November 3, 2020 at 6:50 am

    I’ve never had a dish like this before. It looks really good! Beautiful recipe and amazing captures! Nice post.

    Reply
  4. Suvajit Roy says

    November 3, 2020 at 6:47 am

    Wow! Love the idea of taco stuffed sweet potatoes 🙂

    Reply
  5. Sourav Halder says

    November 3, 2020 at 6:44 am

    These sweet potatoes are looking perfect! Thanks for sharing this recipe with us…

    Reply
  6. Pradyut Dutta says

    November 3, 2020 at 6:42 am

    Such a great idea to use sweet potatoes…YUM!!!

    Reply
  7. Angela Cardamone @marathonsandmotivation.com says

    July 17, 2020 at 3:30 pm

    5 stars
    I absolutely love this combo of flavors! Such a great idea to use sweet potatoes too…YUM!!!

    Reply
  8. Mama ‘N Chief says

    July 17, 2020 at 2:50 pm

    I AM MAKING THIS, THIS WEEKEND!!! I used all caps to show you how excited I am about that lol. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  9. Marta says

    July 16, 2020 at 9:37 pm

    I’m always looking for new dishes to serve for lunch and these sweet potatoes are looking perfect!

    Reply
  10. Nadalie Bardo says

    July 16, 2020 at 7:26 pm

    5 stars
    What an epic combination of flavours! I love tacos, and I’m obsessed with potatoes!

    Reply
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