Are you looking for a dish that's both comforting and healthy? Make these delicious turkey taco stuffed sweet potatoes. Ground turkey is lighter than ground beef, while sweet potatoes offer a tasty twist to the usual white spuds. (Bonus: Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of vitamin A and fiber too). Add your favorite taco toppings and you have a delicious weeknight meal.
Things You’ll Need
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4 medium sweet potatoes, washed and scrubbed
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1 tablespoon oil
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1 pound ground turkey
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1 medium yellow or white onion, diced
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1 teaspoon minced garlic
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1 cup salsa
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1/4 cup water or broth
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1 teaspoon cornstarch
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1/3 cup shredded cheese
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Avocado, lime juice and parsley or cilantro (for topping)
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1 tablespoon chili powder
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1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
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1/4 teaspoon onion powder
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Tip
The last eight ingredients are for the homemade taco seasoning. You can use a 1-ounce packet of taco seasoning in place of these spices.
Step 1
Heat the oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with foil. Prick the potatoes with a fork to let steam escape as they bake. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until soft and easily pierced with a fork.
Step 2
In a small bowl, combine all the taco seasoning ingredients.
Step 3
Start cooking the turkey about 20 minutes before the sweet potatoes are ready. In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the oil. Add the onions and cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until tender. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Step 4
Add the ground turkey. Break up the meat with a spatula and cook until no longer pink.
Step 5
Add the taco seasoning, salsa, cornstarch and water.
Mix well and cook for about 3 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
Step 6
Remove the baked sweet potatoes from the oven. Slice each potato in half lengthwise.
Step 7
For each half, scoop out about 1/3 of the flesh. You can also press down on the flesh to make room for the filling.
Step 8
Top each potato half with turkey taco meat.
Step 9
Garnish with shredded cheese, mashed avocado, lime juice and fresh parsley or cilantro. You can also add more salsa or a drizzle of hot sauce. Enjoy!
