Loaded Taco Sweet Potatoes

Name: Loaded Taco Sweet Potatoes with Ground Beef
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 large sweet potatoes; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp paprika; salt, to taste; 2 tbsp buttery spread; 1 lb ground beef; 1/2 red onion, sliced; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp cumin; black pepper, to taste; 1 tomato, diced; 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 avocado, diced; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 lime, cut into wedges; Salsa verde, for drizzling

Loaded taco sweet potatoes are roasted sweet potatoes split open and filled with seasoned ground beef, then topped with fresh garnishes for a complete, satisfying meal that comes together in under 30 minutes.

🌍American 🏷️Stuffed sweet potatoes 🏷️Sweet potato 🏷️Ground beef 🏷️Taco Loaded sweet potato

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🏷️Weeknight dinner

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Total

50 min

Servings

3

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$32–$53

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

3 large sweet potatoes
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp paprika
salt, to taste
2 tbsp buttery spread
1 lb ground beef
1/2 red onion, sliced
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp cumin
black pepper, to taste
1 tomato, diced
1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 avocado, diced
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, choppedoptional
1 lime, cut into wedgesoptional
Salsa verde, for drizzlingoptional

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Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise.
2
In a baking dish, drizzle olive oil and sprinkle with salt and paprika. Place the sweet potatoes cut-side down in the dish.
3
Roast for 30-40 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
4
While the potatoes are roasting, melt 1 tablespoon of buttery spread in a large pan over medium-high heat.
5
Add the ground beef to the pan and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned.
6
Add the sliced red onion, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Sauté until the onions are softened.
7
Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, remove them from the oven. Use a fork to fluff up the flesh inside each potato half.
8
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of buttery spread to the potatoes, dividing it evenly among the halves.
9
Top each sweet potato half with the seasoned ground beef mixture.
10
Layer on the toppings: diced tomatoes, black beans, diced avocado, and a dollop of sour cream.
11
Garnish with fresh cilantro, a squeeze of fresh lime juice, and a drizzle of salsa verde before serving.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Pierce sweet potatoes with a fork before roasting to allow steam to escape and ensure even cooking.
Brown the ground beef over medium-high heat until it releases moisture and begins to caramelize, about 5–7 minutes, for better flavor.
Warm the buttery spread in the sweet potato cavity immediately after splitting to help it meld with the filling.
Season the beef generously with cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder; taste and adjust salt before plating for consistent flavor in every bite.

Substitutions

Olive oil → coconut oil or avocado oil (neutral flavor, same cooking properties)
Paprika → smoked paprika (adds depth; use same amount)
Ground beef → ground turkey or 85/15 lean beef (adjusts richness; cook time unchanged)
Buttery spread → unsalted butter (use same amount, slightly different mouthfeel)

Storage & make-ahead

Store roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned ground beef, and fresh toppings separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reassemble and warm the beef before serving.