Cheesy Beef Taco Sweet Potatoes
Crispy-skinned sweet potatoes stuffed with seasoned ground beef and melted cheddar, topped with salsa verde. A complete weeknight dinner in under 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Poke each sweet potato all over with a fork, then microwave on high for 10 minutes until very soft.
Step 2
While potatoes cook, brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it apart, until no pink remains, ~6 minutes.
Step 3
Stir taco seasoning and 2 tablespoons water into beef, then simmer 2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 4
Split each potato lengthwise, scoop out a shallow well, then divide seasoned beef between them.
Step 5
Top each potato with cheddar cheese, then return to microwave for 1 minute until cheese melts.
Step 6
Top with salsa verde and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- microwave
- 12-inch skillet
- wooden spoon
- fork
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