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Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a delicious twist on classic tacos, featuring seasoned meat stuffed into perfectly baked sweet potatoes and topped with a variety of fresh toppings.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 11.5 pounds ground beef or turkey
  • 23 tbsp homemade taco seasoning
  • 1/2 large yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/4 cup tomato sauce
  • 4 medium sweet potatoes

Toppings:

  • Olive oil (for coating)
  • Coarse sea salt (for coating)
  • 1/3 cup chopped red onions
  • 1/3 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1/3 cup guacamole
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (regular or dairy-free)
  • 1/2 lime (for juice)
  • Cilantro (for garnish)
  • Jalapeño slices (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Sauté Onions and Garlic: Cook onions and garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
  2. Cook Meat: Brown ground beef or turkey, then add taco seasoning and tomato sauce.
  3. Bake Sweet Potatoes: Coat sweet potatoes with oil and salt, bake until soft.
  4. Prepare Toppings: Mix sour cream with lime juice, chop tomatoes, onions, and prepare guacamole.
  5. Assemble: Cut sweet potatoes, stuff with taco meat, top with toppings.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Finish with cilantro and jalapeño slices before serving.

Notes

  • Customize toppings to suit your preferences.
  • Store leftovers separately and reheat for best texture.