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Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
These taco stuffed sweet potatoes are an easy, high-protein dinner made with tender baked sweet potatoes, flavorful taco-seasoned ground turkey, and simple toppings. A filling, family-friendly meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Sweet Potatoes
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, to taste
Taco Turkey Filling
- 1½ lbs ground turkey
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- ½ cup water
OR Homemade Taco Seasoning
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional Toppings
- Greek yogurt or sour cream
- Avocado or guacamole
- Salsa or pico de gallo
- Shredded cheese
- Fresh cilantro
- Fresh lime
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Scrub sweet potatoes clean and poke several holes in each with a fork. Rub lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 45–50 minutes, or until very tender.
- While sweet potatoes bake, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and coo till tender. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up, until fully browned.
- Add taco seasoning and water to the skillet. Stir and simmer for 5 minutes, until thick and saucy.
- Remove sweet potatoes from the oven and carefully slice each one open lengthwise. Fluff the inside with a fork.
- Spoon taco turkey filling evenly into each sweet potato.
- Add desired toppings and serve immediately.
Notes
- For faster prep, sweet potatoes can be microwaved for 6–8 minutes until mostly tender, then finished in the oven for 15 minutes.
- Ground chicken or ground beef can be used in place of ground turkey.
- Store leftover sweet potatoes and taco filling separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- These taco stuffed sweet potatoes are great for meal prep and reheat well in the microwave or oven.
- Let everyone customize their own toppings for an easy, family-friendly dinner.
Serving: 6g, Calories: 283kcal, Carbohydrates: 31g, Protein: 29g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.02g, Cholesterol: 62mg, Sodium: 154mg, Potassium: 873mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 21770IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 56mg, Iron: 2mg
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