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!
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!
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!
What to serve with Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
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!
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Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
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!
Notes
Nutrition
If you like these Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes, then you might also like:
Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Peppers
April says
Wow these looks amazing! I share your love of highly nutritious, versatile and economical sweet potatoes☺️I will definitely try these. Thanks!
Susan says
It was a delicious surprise.
Neysa says
Can these be refrigerated for meal prepping? If so how long would it be good in the fridge for? Super excited to try and thanks in advance!
Ashlyn Edwards says
Yes you can do that! I’d say they would be good for 3-4 days.
Traci says
Absolutely delicious!!! Hands down the BEST fast dinner recipe for busy evenings! Healthy, flavorful, and super easy… it doesn’t get any better 🙂
Nadalie Bardo says
Baked potatoes and tacos combined?! You’re a mad genius. Love it.
Amanda says
Such a perfect winter meal. So heartwarming and delicious!
Amber says
A delicious way to switch up taco night! Love the simplicity too 🙂
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
Oooh! These look delightful! Love all the goodies included — and wonderful photos to make me drool!
Heather says
This is pretty much the most genius idea ever. I am going to try this tonight!
Missy Boo says
Made these for my husband and step kids…what a hit! I loved them because, not only did everyone think they were delicious, but it was so easy to grab a few things from the store to make these! They also didn’t take much time to make. Fam loves them! Thank you so much for sharing
Rachel says
Can these be made ahead of time and frozen?
Ashlyn says
Yes I think freezing them would be fine!
Kelseay says
Soooo good. I used garnet sweet potatoes, and made them in the instant pot. Delicious! My kids weren’t a fan, but oh well, I plan on making it again and just having them use tortillas. Can’t wait to make it for guests, I swear I could eat this every day.
Makanani says
So good!! I was starving and saw this pin while at the grocery store so I got a bag of steamable sweet potatoes rotisserie chicken and then heated the chicken up with my own taco seasoning salsa and onions and put on top of the sweet potatoes with sour cream cilantro tomatoes lettuce sour cream and Mexican cheese. My toddlers all had seconds and asked for it again tomorrow. Next time I will make my own shredded chicken so I can double this. Will be a monthly meal!!
Jessica says
Made these tonight and they are orgasmic… didnt change a thing… def recommend! Super quick!
Ginny says
This was a meal in itself. My husband devoured it and it was really easy to make.
Tatiana says
Ashlyn, this recipe is mouthwatering ????. It’s almost midnight but I’m sitting here and drooling over my keyboard ????.
Jia says
Hi, how would I cook the potatoes in an air fryer or oven instead of the microwave?
Ashlyn says
You could cook them in the oven instead.
Andrea Metlika says
I love tacos and this is a great way to eat them. I’ve never put my salsa in the meat to cook. Definitely trying that.
Natalie says
Looks so delicious and perfect for a healthy balanced dinner or lunch!
Jennifer says
These taco stuffed potatoes are right up my taco loving alley. I am going to have to make some of these.
Lacy says
Made these tonite and they were amazing!!!!
Macy Brown From MakeTheBread says
This an amazing recipe Ashlyn…! it such a beautiful dinner for our health…it looks soo yummy with creamy as well…i will trying to making it tonight dinner…Thanks for sharing….!
Diana says
OMG these sound absolutely amazing! I love baked sweet potatoes and love tacos, will have to try your recipe really soon.
Milica Vladova says
Yummm! This is an excellent recipe for the summer! <3
Jacqueline Debono says
I also love all kinds of stuffed veggies but have never tried stuffed sweet potatoes! These look amazing. Love the taco filling! Pinning for later!
penelopi says
Looks absolutely delicious! I love everything about sweet potatoes. I will use soya instead of meat and I will try it out. ????