Description
These Mexican Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a delicious and hearty meal featuring soft roasted sweet potatoes filled with a flavorful ground turkey or beef mixture seasoned with cumin, chili powder, and fresh lime. Topped with guacamole, cheese, sour cream, and other favorite toppings, this recipe delivers a perfect balance of savory and fresh Mexican-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
Sweet Potatoes
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Filling
- 1 lb ground turkey or beef
- 1/2 white onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 3/4 cup salsa
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- Juice from one lime
Toppings (optional)
- Guacamole
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Corn
- Salsa
- Jalapeños
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare sweet potatoes: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Wash and dry the sweet potatoes, then poke them multiple times with a fork on all sides to allow steam to escape during baking. Place the sweet potatoes on the baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until they are very soft and easily pierced with a fork or knife.
- Cook the meat: While the sweet potatoes are baking, heat a medium pan over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once hot, add the ground turkey or beef. Break the meat into small pieces as it cooks to ensure even cooking. Cook for 5-7 minutes until fully cooked through, then drain any excess liquid or grease from the pan.
- Add vegetables and spices: To the pan with the cooked meat, add the diced white onion, diced red bell pepper, salsa, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, and kosher salt. Stir well to combine all ingredients. Continue cooking on medium heat for 4-5 minutes until the onions and bell peppers soften.
- Finish the filling: Remove the pan from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice. Use half or the entire lime depending on your taste preference to add a fresh and tart flavor to the filling.
- Assemble the stuffed potatoes: Once the sweet potatoes are fully cooked, take them out of the oven. Using a knife, carefully cut each potato in half lengthwise, then gently push the sides to create a cavity for the filling. Spoon the prepared meat mixture into each sweet potato half.
- Add toppings and serve: Top the stuffed sweet potatoes with your choice of guacamole, shredded cheese, sour cream, corn, salsa, and jalapeños to enhance the flavor and texture. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Use ground turkey for a leaner option or ground beef for richer flavor.
- Adjust the amount of lime juice to taste to balance the flavors.
- Feel free to add other toppings like chopped green onions or hot sauce for extra zing.
- Sweet potatoes can be cooked ahead of time and reheated before stuffing.
- Make sure to pierce the sweet potatoes well to allow steam to escape and cook evenly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
