Name: Taco-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 sweet potatoes, about 1 pound each; 1 tablespoon avocado oil; 1 pound lean ground beef; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.5 teaspoon onion powder; 0.25 teaspoon ground chipotle; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.25 cup water; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided; 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce; 4 tablespoons pico de gallo

Taco-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

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Take taco night to a new level with sweet potato taco "shells." Tender sweet potatoes pair perfectly with spicy taco meat, creamy cheese and crisp lettuce. Let everyone customize their taco potato with their favorite toppings.

Carolyn Casner

Updated on October 14, 2019

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Bone Health Egg Free Gluten-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Healthy Pregnancy High Calcium High-Protein Low Sodium Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free

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Ingredients

2 sweet potatoes, about 1 pound each
1 tablespoon avocado oil
1 pound lean ground beef
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon ground chipotle
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup water
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
4 tablespoons pico de gallo

Directions

Prick sweet potatoes all over with a fork. Microwave on High until soft, 10 to 12 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, chipotle and salt; cook, breaking the beef up into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until browned and no longer pink, 4 to 6 minutes. Whisk water and tomato paste in a measuring cup; add to the pan and stir to coat the mixture. Stir in 1/2 cup cheese.
Halve the sweet potatoes and mash the flesh a bit with a fork. Top each half with 1/2 cup of the beef mixture, 2 tablespoons cheese, 1/4 cup lettuce and 1 tablespoon pico de gallo.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

510	Calories
23g	Fat
35g	Carbs
41g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 510
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 35g	13%
Dietary Fiber 6g	23%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 41g	82%
Total Fat 23g	29%
Saturated Fat 9g	47%
Cholesterol 113mg	38%
Vitamin A 28553IU	571%
Vitamin C 30mg	33%
Folate 30mcg	7%
Sodium 588mg	26%
Calcium 275mg	21%
Iron 5mg	29%
Magnesium 78mg	19%
Potassium 1218mg	26%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.