Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

I know this probably sounds like some sort of novelty recipe, but it’s truly delicious. The combination of sweet and spice is a total dream! Plus they’re incredibly versatile to switch up and suit your tastebuds. Follow me…

Baked Sweet Potatoes

Realistically I know we want potatoes and we want them now, but the best way to prepare the sweet potatoes is to bake them. The microwave just can’t offer the same delicious texture as the oven! To bake them, just coat them in oil and salt, then throw them in the oven and crack on with the rest of the recipe!

How long do I bake them for?

I find around 55-60mins at 200C/400F usually does the trick, but it’s totally dependent on the size of the potatoes, so just be vigilant and bake them until fork tender. Process shots: add potatoes to baking tray (photo 1), stab with fork (photo 2), coat in oil and salt (photo 3), bake (photo 4).

Taco Beef Mince

Now this is the quick and easy part you don’t need to wait around for. I find the best beef taco mince is made with 10-12% fat minced beef. This gives you a nice bit of fatty flavour, but not so much it turns the filling greasy.

Taco Seasoning

You could use store-bought seasoning, but I find they differ quite a lot from brand to brand. As such, I recommend whipping up your own homemade taco beef seasoning. It’s really simple and uses spices you’ll likely already have on hand.

Beef Texture

There’s nothing worse than dry taco meat. As such, I recommend adding in some stock or water, alongside some cornflour/cornstarch to help create a glossy/saucy texture. This will help keep the beef nice and juicy! Process shots: add beef to pan (photo 1), fry (photo 2), stir in seasoning (photo 3), stir in tomato puree (photo 4), add stock and cornflour (photo 5), simmer (photo 6).

Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Obviously I’m using the word ‘taco’ here fairly loosely, but you see where I’m going with it 🤣 Here’s the toppings I love using:

Taco Sweet Potato Toppings

Cheese – I use a spicy mix you can pick up from Morrisons, but Cheddar or Monterey Jack also work well. Avocado – I smash and season it, but you can slice if you’d prefer. Tomato – Just finely diced. Jalapeños – I use fresh, but pickled jalapeños would work great too. Sour Cream – Dolloped or drizzled! Coriander/Cilantro – Just a pinch to garnish.

What other toppings could I use?

I love the combo of the above ingredients, but some other toppings you could try are Guacamole, Salsa, finely diced Onion, Cotija Cheese and crushed Tortilla Chips. Process shots: slice potato (photo 1), mix in salt and pepper (photo 2), add beef (photo 3), add cheese (photo 4), add sour cream and avocado (photo 5), add tomato, jalapeños and coriander (photo 6).

Serving Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

You really don’t need anything else alongside these are they’re so hearty! Plus you can load on as many toppings as you fancy 😋 For more taco inspired recipes check out my Taco Pasta and Puff Pastry Tacos! Alrighty, let’s tuck into the full recipe for these taco sweet potatoes shall we?!