Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 packet taco seasoning

  • 1 cup chunky salsa

  • 1/4-1/2 cup water

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes, about 12-14 ounces each

  • Toppings (optional):shredded Mexican blend cheese, diced tomato, diced avocado or guacamole, sour cream

    Instructions

  • Brown ground beef, chopped onion, and garlic in a large skillet over medium high heat.

  • Drain grease and add the taco seasoning and salsa. 

  • Reduce heat to medium low and cook for about 5 more minutes until mixture has thickened and is heated through.

  • Add up to 1/2 cup of water to achieve desired consistency.

  • While the meat is cooking, poke holes all over the sweet potatoes and cook in the microwave for 8-10 minutes on high, turning sweet potatoes over once halfway through. If potatoes aren't soft enough, continue cooking 1-3 minutes more.

  • Allow sweet potatoes to cool slightly, then slice them lengthwise and fluff the insides with a fork.Spoon the cooked taco meat over the sweet potatoes and add desired toppings such as shredded cheese, diced tomato, avocado, guacamole, or sour cream.

  • Enjoy!

Recipe adapted from belleofthekitchen.com