Description
Mit Tacos gefüllte Süßkartoffeln: A Mexican-inspired, taco-stuffed sweet potato dish that makes a hearty, healthy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 250 g ground beef (or Halal turkey mince)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp chili powder (to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 100 g corn, drained
- 100 g black beans, rinsed and drained
- 50 g grated cheese (Cheddar or Gouda)
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
- Yogurt or Halal sour cream for serving
- Optional: lime wedges, avocado cubes, jalapeños
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (conventional bake). Pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 40–50 minutes until tender.
- Meanwhile, in a pan, cook the ground beef with a little oil. Add onion and garlic and sauté until translucent. Stir in the spices and mix well.
- Add the corn and black beans and sauté briefly until heated through. Season with salt and pepper.
- Slice the baked potatoes lengthwise and gently press them open.
- Pack the taco filling into the potatoes and top with cheese. Return to the oven for 5 minutes, until the cheese melts.
- Serve with yogurt or Halal sour cream, fresh herbs, and any extra toppings you like.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use lean ground turkey or another Halal meat.
- Gluten-free recipe as written.
- Adjust chili powder to taste for more or less heat.
- You can prep the filling ahead and reheat when ready to serve.
- Optional toppings: lime wedges, avocado, jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Baking and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato
- Calories: Approx. 750 kcal per serving
- Sugar: Approx. 10 g
- Sodium: Approx. 700 mg
- Fat: Approx. 38 g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 60 g
- Fiber: Approx. 7 g
- Protein: Approx. 37 g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 125 mg
Keywords: Mit Tacos gefüllte Süßkartoffeln, stuffed sweet potatoes, taco stuffed sweet potatoes, Mexican-inspired dinner, healthy comfort food