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Simple Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Taco Tuesday gets a new spin with sweet potatoes as the taco shell, and a secret ingredient in the protein that ties it all together!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients
  

  • 4 sweet potatoes, medium scrubbed clean and dried completely
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp oregano
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • pinch fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 yellow onion, small diced small
  • 1 4 oz can diced green chilies
  • salsa, for serving optional, check labels for Whole30
  • sliced avocadoes, for serving optional
  • fresh cilantro, for serving optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400° F. Place the sweet potatoes on a medium sheet pan. Use a paring knife to poke slits in each potato, 15-20 times all over. Distribute 1 tbsp avocado oil over the potatoes and sprinkle ½ tsp of sea salt over the oil. Use your hands to rub the oil and salt all over each sweet potato. Roast at 400° F until very soft and cooked through, about 35 - 50 minutes depending on the size of your potatoes.
  2. Add the cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, oregano, cinnamon, black pepper, and a pinch of sea salt to a small bowl and stir to combine. Set aside.
  3. When the sweet potatoes have been roasting for 20 minutes, start the taco stuffing. Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. When hot, add the ground beef and diced onion. Break up the meat with a spatula and stir occasionally. When almost browned, add in the diced green chilies and the taco seasoning. Stir to coat completely and sauté for an additional 5 minutes. Turn the heat to low until you are ready to stuff the potatoes.
  4. To assemble, place a sweet potato on a plate. Cut a slit in the potato along the length and open the potato. Fill the inside with the taco meat. Serve hot with salsa, avocado, and cilantro if desired. Enjoy!