Healthy Recipes Ingredient Vegetable Sweet Potato Taco-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes 4.8 (12) 10 Reviews Take taco night to a new level with sweet potato taco "shells." Tender sweet potatoes pair perfectly with spicy taco meat, creamy cheese and crisp lettuce. Let everyone customize their taco potato with their favorite toppings. By Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 19, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Prep Time: 20 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Nutrition Profile: High-Calcium Bone Health Nut-Free Healthy Pregnancy Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Low-Sodium Soy-Free High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 2 sweet potatoes, about 1 pound each 1 tablespoon avocado oil 1 pound lean ground beef 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 tablespoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon onion powder ¼ teaspoon ground chipotle ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ cup water 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce 4 tablespoons pico de gallo Directions Prick sweet potatoes all over with a fork. Microwave on High until soft, 10 to 12 minutes. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, chipotle and salt; cook, breaking the beef up into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until browned and no longer pink, 4 to 6 minutes. Whisk water and tomato paste in a measuring cup; add to the pan and stir to coat the mixture. Stir in 1/2 cup cheese. Halve the sweet potatoes and mash the flesh a bit with a fork. Top each half with 1/2 cup of the beef mixture, 2 tablespoons cheese, 1/4 cup lettuce and 1 tablespoon pico de gallo. Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, February 2019 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 510 Calories 23g Fat 35g Carbs 41g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 1 stuffed sweet potato half Calories 510 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 35g 13% Dietary Fiber 6g 23% Total Sugars 12g Protein 41g 82% Total Fat 23g 29% Saturated Fat 9g 47% Cholesterol 113mg 38% Vitamin A 28553IU 571% Vitamin C 30mg 33% Folate 30mcg 7% Sodium 588mg 26% Calcium 275mg 21% Iron 5mg 29% Magnesium 78mg 19% Potassium 1218mg 26% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.