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Close-up of taco stuffed sweet potatoes topped with melted cheese and fresh avocado.

Easy Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

A delicious and healthy meal featuring baked sweet potatoes filled with seasoned ground beef, beans, corn, and topped with cheese, avocado, and cilantro.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sweet Potatoes
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes washed and pierced
  • 1 cup cooked ground beef or turkey
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 cup black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn frozen or canned
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
  • 1 avocado diced avocado
  • fresh cilantro for garnish
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake sweet potatoes for 45-60 minutes until tender.
  2. Cook ground beef or turkey in a skillet until browned; add taco seasoning, beans, corn, and tomatoes. Heat through.
  3. Let sweet potatoes cool slightly, then cut in half and fluff insides with a fork.
  4. Fill each sweet potato half with the meat mixture, top with cheese, and bake for 5-10 minutes until cheese melts.
  5. Top with diced avocado, cilantro, and season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lime or hot sauce before serving.