Easy Stuffed Taco Sweet Potatoes

Name: Easy Stuffed Taco Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Tex-Mex, Mexican
Ingredients: 15 oz Black Beans; 0.25 pinch Cayenne Pepper; 2 tbsp Chili Powder; 1 tbsp Cornstarch; 1 tbsp Dried Oregano; 2 tbsp Garlic Powder; 1 lb Ground Beef; 2 tbsp Ground Cumin; 3 tbsp Olive Oil; 2 tbsp Onion Powder; 1 dash Salt & Pepper; 1 dash Shredded Cheese; 2 tbsp Smoked Paprika; 2 whole Sweet Potato; 0.25 cup Water; 1 whole Yellow Onion

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Tex-Mex 🇺🇸🇲🇽Mexican High-Protein 💪Low-Sodium Gluten-Free Halal 🕌Comfort-Food

Easy Stuffed Taco Sweet Potatoes deliver warmly spiced ground beef and black beans tucked into fluffy, caramel-sweet baked potatoes. Each bite balances smoky chili-cumin seasoning with creamy toppings like sour cream, melty cheese, and bright pico, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner or casual game-day spread. Hearty, budget-friendly, and layered with contrasting textures and heat.

Prep15 mins
Cook55 mins
Serves4
DifficultyEasy

1

For the taco seasoning, place chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, seasoned salt, and cayenne in a small bowl; stir to combine. Set aside.
2

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
3

Rub each sweet potato with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and 1/2 tablespoon taco seasoning. Wrap each sweet potato in foil and set on a baking sheet.
4

Bake in the preheated oven until a fork goes in easily, about 40 minutes.
5

Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the ground beef and 1/4 cup taco seasoning; cook and stir until the beef is browned and crumbly, breaking up clumps with a spatula and mixing in the seasoning as it cooks, 5 to 7 minutes.
6

Stir in the black beans; cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. In a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir this into the meat mixture and simmer until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
7

To serve, slice the potatoes open and add a pinch of taco seasoning to the inside of each. Spoon in the meat; top with cheese, pico de gallo, jalapeno, sour cream, cilantro, and more taco seasoning. Serve immediately.