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Do meaty, loaded taco stuffed sweet potatoes sound like a heavenly meal? Of course, it’s comfort food the family will love! Fluffy, outrageously sweet, and tender sweet potatoes pair up with perfectly savory ground beef. Load ’em up with your favorite taco toppings for a tasty lunch or dinner that is also super satisfying. Set up the toppings and let everyone customize their taco potato with their favorite toppings. If you love eating sweet potatoes and hosting a regular taco night, this recipe is for you!

Loaded taco stuffed sweet potato topped with spiced ground meat, guacamole, sour cream, diced tomato, and sliced jalapeños on a tray.

Whip up a batch of moreish, yummy taco stuffed sweet potatoes and enjoy them with your favorite taco toppings.

You might also enjoy this taco turkey casserole or my one-pot mac and cheese and this slow cooker taco dip.

A baked sweet potato split open and taco stuffed with ground beef, topped with guacamole, sour cream, diced tomatoes, and sliced jalapeños, served on a metal tray.

Why You’ll Love It

Hearty: A portion of this taco stuffed sweet potato recipe is a cozy, satisfying meal.
Simple and quick: With straightforward steps and minimal prep time, you can whip up this delicious meal without spending hours in the kitchen.
Customizable: Make it your own – you can pretty much add any of your favorite toppings or seasonings.
Leftover potential: Use the leftover sweet potatoes and add them cold to salads or use them to make poke sweet potatoes, grain bowls etc.

A baking tray with taco stuffed sweet potatoes topped with ground meat, diced tomatoes, jalapeño slices, guacamole, and sour cream. A pepper mill and a small white container are in the background.

Ingredients for Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

Sweet potatoes: Medium-sized sweet potatoes act as the hearty base for this dish, providing a naturally sweet flavor that perfectly complements the savory taco filling.
Olive oil: Used to roast the sweet potatoes, adding a rich, slightly fruity taste and ensuring they become perfectly tender and caramelized.
Lean ground beef: A healthier option that brings a robust, savory taste to the taco filling without excess fat.
Garlic: Freshly minced garlic adds a fragrant, pungent taste. Use fresh over powdered if you can.
Taco seasoning: This convenient blend of spices, including cumin, chili powder, and paprika, gives the beef an authentic, zesty taco taste.
Lime juice: Adds a bright, citrusy finish to the taco filling, balancing the richness of the beef and complementing the sweetness of the potatoes.
Toppings: Choose your favorite toppings like diced tomato, guacamole, sour cream, chunky salsa, sliced jalapenos, and fresh cilantro. Add some sliced lime or chubby wedges!

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How to Make Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.

Prepare the potatoes: Scrub the sweet potatoes, pierce them with a fork, and rub them with olive oil. Bake the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet until soft inside when pierced with a fork.
Cook the beef filling: Brown the beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, adding garlic. Drain the grease. Add the taco seasoning and water. Cook for 5 minutes, then add lime juice.
Assemble: Cool and slice lengthwise. Use a fork to fluff the insides. Could you spin taco meat over the sweet potatoes and top with desired toppings?

A taco stuffed sweet potato is topped with seasoned ground meat, diced tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole, and sliced jalapeños, placed on a metal tray. A bowl of extra guacamole and a container of seasoning are nearby.

Substitutions and Variations

Meat swaps: Ground chicken, ground turkey, sweet Italian sausage, and rotisserie chicken.
Spice it up: Add a dash of hot sauce or red pepper flakes for a kick of spice.
Sweet potato alternatives: Use russet potatoes instead.
Veggie add-ins: Add diced onion to the ground beef, some grated or diced carrot, black beans, or zucchini.
Seasonings: You can add other seasonings like onion powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder to your stuffed sweet potatoes taco recipe.

A taco stuffed sweet potato topped with seasoned ground meat, diced tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole, and sliced jalapeños, served on a white plate with a cut lime and a small white container in the background.

Serving Suggestions

Appetizer: Kick off with a sassy slow cooker jalapeno dip or my air fryer crab egg rolls.
Main: Enjoy these baked sweet potato tacos as your main course. Serve them with a side of Mexican or Spanish rice. Some tortilla chips and fresh watermelon slices are fun side options.
Dessert: End with this luscious creme brulee cheesecake or cheesecake icebox cake. Another must-try is this mixed-berry jello treat.

A tray of taco stuffed sweet potatoes topped with ground meat, sour cream, guacamole, diced tomatoes, and sliced jalapeños, accompanied by bowls of additional ingredients and seasoning on a white surface.

How to Store Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Store: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Freezer: While you can freeze the taco meat, it’s best to prepare the sweet potatoes fresh to maintain their texture. Freeze the meat in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Thaw: Thaw overnight in the fridge.
Reheat: Reheat in the microwave, air fryer, or oven until warm.

Taco stuffed sweet potatoes filled with ground meat, diced tomatoes, jalapeño slices, guacamole, and a dollop of sour cream, served on a metal tray.

Top Tips

Seasoning is key: Every taco seasoning is different and may require more or less salt and pepper.
Let potatoes cool: Allow the sweet potatoes to cool slightly before slicing them open to make handling easier and prevent burns.
Make-ahead magic: The sweet potatoes and ground beef can be made ahead of time and stored in individual containers in the fridge, making this recipe perfect for meal prepping.
Get fluffier potatoes: I like to use wide sweet potatoes and not long skinny ones. They fluff easier.
Pierce and oil: Pierce the sweet potatoes multiple times with a fork to allow steam to escape, and coat them evenly with olive oil for a crispy skin.

Plate of taco stuffed sweet potatoes topped with sour cream, guacamole, ground meat, diced vegetables, and jalapeño slices, with garnishes and utensils on a white surface.

Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes FAQs

Can I use a different type of meat? 

Absolutely! Ground turkey, chicken, or even plant-based meat alternatives work great as substitutes.

Can I make this dish ahead of time? 

Yes, you can prepare the taco meat in advance and store it in the refrigerator. Bake the sweet potatoes when you’re ready to serve, then assemble.

What are some good topping options? 

Some popular toppings include shredded cheese, diced avocado, sour cream, salsa, chopped cilantro, and jalapeños.

Can I use regular potatoes instead of sweet potatoes? 

Yes, regular potatoes can be used, but the flavor profile will be different. Sweet potatoes add a unique sweetness that pairs well with the taco filling.

How can I make this dish spicier? 

To add more heat, include diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce in the taco meat. You can also use a spicier taco seasoning.

Are there vegetarian or vegan options for this taco stuffed sweet potato recipe?

Yes! Use a plant-based meat alternative and make sure your taco seasoning and toppings are vegetarian or vegan-friendly.

A baked sweet potato stuffed with taco-seasoned ground meat, guacamole, diced tomatoes, sour cream, and jalapeño slices, served on a white plate with a fork and cilantro garnish. A tray of similar taco-stuffed sweet potatoes is in the background.

Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Recipe

A baked sweet potato taco stuffed with ground meat, diced tomatoes, guacamole, sour cream, and sliced jalapeños all served up on a metal tray.
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Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

By: Bella Bucchiotti
Whip up a batch of moreish, yummy taco stuffed sweet potatoes and enjoy them with your favorite taco toppings.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4

Equipment

Ingredients 

  • 4 sweet potatoes, medium
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 Teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 Pound lean ground beef
  • 2 Cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Package taco seasoning, or 2 Tablespoons homemade
  • ¼ Cup water
  • Juice of 1 lime

Optional Toppings:

  • diced tomatoes
  • guacamole
  • sour cream
  • chunky salsa, or pico de gallo
  • sliced jalapenos
  • chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Scrub sweet potatoes, pierce them in several places with a fork, and rub with olive oil. Place on a large sheet pan.
  • Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until soft inside when pierced with a fork.
  • Brown beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 7 to 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Drain grease.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add taco seasoning and water. Stir to combine and cook until the mixture has thickened, about 5 minutes. Add lime juice.
  • Once the sweet potatoes are done, cool slightly before slicing them lengthwise. Use a fork to fluff the insides.
  • Spoon taco meat over the sweet potatoes and top with desired toppings.

Notes

Seasoning is key: Every taco seasoning is different and may require more or less salt and pepper.
Let potatoes cool: Allow the sweet potatoes to cool slightly before slicing them open to make handling easier and prevent burns.
Make-ahead magic: The sweet potatoes and ground beef can be made ahead of time and stored in individual containers in the fridge, making this recipe perfect for meal prepping.
Get fluffier potatoes: I like to use wide sweet potatoes and not long skinny ones. They fluff easier.
Pierce and oil: Pierce the sweet potatoes multiple times with a fork to allow steam to escape, and coat them evenly with olive oil for a crispy skin.

Nutrition

Calories: 399kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 1488mg | Potassium: 1160mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 32884IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 5mg
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Do hearty, loaded taco-stuffed sweet potatoes sound like a dream meal? Fluffy, incredibly sweet, and tender sweet potatoes team up with perfectly seasoned ground beef. Pile on your favorite taco toppings for a delicious and satisfying lunch that looks as good as it tastes.

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Bella Bucchiotti

Bella Bucchiotti is a Canadian-based syndicated food, travel, and lifestyle writer, photographer, and creator at xoxoBella. She founded xoxoBella in 2015, where she shares her love for food, dogs, sustainability, fitness, crafts, outdoor adventures, travel, and philanthropy to encourage others to run the extra mile, try new recipes, visit unfamiliar places, and stand for a cause. Bella creates stress-free and family-friendly recipes for weeknight dinners and festive feasts.

 

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