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Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
A delicious and healthy twist on tacos, these stuffed sweet potatoes are easy to prepare and perfect for a quick dinner.
Ingredients
Meat and Seasonings
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup chunky salsa
- 0.25-0.5 cup water (Adjust as needed)
Sweet Potatoes
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 12-14 ounces each)
Toppings
- to taste shredded Mexican blend cheese
- to taste diced tomato
- to taste diced avocado or guacamole
- to taste sour cream
Instructions
- Cook ground beef, onion, and garlic in a skillet until browned. Add taco seasoning and salsa, then simmer with water until thickened.
- Poke holes in sweet potatoes and microwave on high for 8-10 minutes, turning halfway. Let cool slightly, then slice and fluff inside.
- Fill sweet potatoes with taco meat and top with cheese, tomato, avocado, guacamole, or sour cream as desired.
Notes
Feel free to customize toppings for added flavor.