Stuffed Taco-Spiced Sweet Potatoes

Name: Stuffed Taco-Spiced Sweet Potatoes
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tbsp chili powder; 2 tbsp garlic powder; 2 tbsp onion powder; 2 tbsp cumin; 2 tbsp smoked paprika; 1 tbsp dried oregano; 1 tbsp Lawry's seasoning salt; Pinch cayenne pepper; 2 large sweet potatoes; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 yellow onion; 1 lb ground beef; 1 can black beans; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 1/4 cup water; Salt and pepper to taste; Toppings: shredded cheese, pico de gallo, jalapeño slices, sour cream, chopped fresh cilantro

Elevate your taco night with these loaded sweet potato skins. They're stuffed with a savoury ground beef and black bean mixture, seasoned with homemade taco spices. Topped with all the classic taco fixings for an irresistible dinner.

Recipe Info

Prep Time

70 min

Difficulty

Easy

Servings

Nutrition

calories655kcal

carbohydrates52g

fat32g

fiber15g

protein42g

sodium1887mg

sugar8g

Dinner Entree Mexican

Ingredients

2 tbsp chili powder

2 tbsp garlic powder

2 tbsp onion powder

2 tbsp cumin

2 tbsp smoked paprika

1 tbsp dried oregano

1 tbsp Lawry's seasoning salt

Pinch cayenne pepper

2 large sweet potatoes

3 tbsp olive oil

1 yellow onion

1 lb ground beef

1 can black beans

1 tbsp cornstarch

1/4 cup water

Salt and pepper to taste

Toppings: shredded cheese, pico de gallo, jalapeño slices, sour cream, chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

In a small bowl, mix together chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, Lawry's seasoning salt, and cayenne pepper. Set aside as your taco seasoning.

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

Rub each sweet potato with 1/2 tbsp olive oil and 1/2 tbsp taco seasoning. Wrap each sweet potato in foil and place on a baking sheet.

Bake in the preheated oven until fork-tender, about 40 minutes.

In a skillet over medium heat, heat remaining 2 tbsp olive oil. Add diced onion and cook until softened, around 5 minutes. Add ground beef and 1/4 cup taco seasoning; cook, breaking up clumps with a spatula, until browned and crumbly, about 5 to 7 minutes.

Stir in black beans and cook until heated through. In a small bowl, mix together cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir into the meat mixture and let it simmer until slightly thickened, around 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Slice potatoes open and sprinkle a pinch of taco seasoning inside each potato. Spoon in the meat mixture, then top with cheese, pico de gallo, jalapeño slices, sour cream, cilantro, and more taco seasoning.