Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon seasoning salt (such as Lawry’s®)
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 2 large sweet potatoes or 4 to 6 medium to small sweet potatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 small yellow onion, cut into small dice
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Toppings: shredded cheese, pico de gallo, jalapeno slices, sour cream, chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- For taco seasoning, combine chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, seasoned salt, and cayenne in a small bowl. Mix well and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Rub each sweet potato with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and 1/2 tablespoon taco seasoning. Wrap in foil and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for about 40 minutes or until fork-tender.
- Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet. Add diced onion and cook until softened.
- Add ground beef and 1/4 cup taco seasoning. Cook until browned and crumbly.
- Stir in black beans and cook until heated through.
- Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl, then stir into the meat mixture. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Slice sweet potatoes open, add a pinch of taco seasoning, and spoon in the meat mixture.
- Top with cheese, pico de gallo, jalapeno, sour cream, and cilantro. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Sweet potatoes are done when they are fork-tender.
- You can microwave sweet potatoes for quicker cooking.
- Meal-prep by baking sweet potatoes and storing filling separately.
- Ground turkey or chicken can be substituted for beef.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Lactose
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg