Tex-Mex
Turkey Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Tender roasted sweet potatoes hold smoky turkey, black beans, salsa, and cool avocado-yogurt toppings for a cozy, colorful dinner.
Inspired by Loaded taco-night baked potatoes
Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Serves
4 servings
Difficulty
Easy
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Missing 15 ingredients
- • 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 8 ounces each), scrubbed
- • 1 tablespoon olive oil
- • 1 pound lean ground turkey
- • 1 small onion, diced
- • 1 red bell pepper, diced
- • 2 teaspoons chili powder
- • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- • 1 can (15 ounces) no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained
- • 1/2 cup tomato salsa
- • 1 avocado, diced
- • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- • 1 lime, cut into wedges
- • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
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- 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 8 ounces each), scrubbedMissing
- 1 tablespoon olive oilMissing
- 1 pound lean ground turkeyMissing
- 1 small onion, dicedMissing
- 1 red bell pepper, dicedMissing
- 2 teaspoons chili powderMissing
- 1 teaspoon ground cuminMissing
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprikaMissing
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher saltMissing
- 1 can (15 ounces) no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drainedMissing
- 1/2 cup tomato salsaMissing
- 1 avocado, dicedMissing
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurtMissing
- 1 lime, cut into wedgesMissing
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantroMissing
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Recipe notes
Choose similarly sized sweet potatoes so they finish together. A thick filling stays in the potato better than a watery taco mixture.
Planning, storage, and serving
Storage and reheating
Refrigerate roasted potatoes and filling separately up to 4 days; reheat turkey filling to 165 F. Add avocado and yogurt fresh. Freeze filling alone up to 2 months.
Make-ahead tips
Roast potatoes and cook filling up to 3 days ahead. Prepare avocado and lime just before serving.
What to serve with it
- - Cabbage slaw
- - Extra salsa
- - Lime-dressed greens
Equipment needed
- - Sheet pan
- - Large skillet
- - Instant-read thermometer
Difficulty explained
The potatoes roast while the quick skillet filling comes together.
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High-protein dairy-free yogurt
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Pinto beans
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Pitfalls to Watch Out For
- A partly cooked sweet potato is hard to split and unpleasantly firm; test the center with a knife.
- Wet beans or excessive salsa make the filling run off the potato.
- Do not reheat avocado or yogurt with the turkey filling.
Nutrition Context
- Sweet potatoes and beans contribute carbohydrate and fiber; turkey adds lean protein.
- Topping amounts and potato size change the approximate per-potato estimate.
FAQ
Can I microwave the sweet potatoes?
Yes. Pierce and microwave until tender, turning halfway; finish briefly in the oven if you want roasted skin.
Can I freeze the whole potato?
Freeze the turkey-bean filling separately; fresh roasted sweet potatoes have better texture.
How do I know a sweet potato is done?
A thin knife should slide easily through the center without resistance.
Can I make it spicier?
Add cayenne or hot sauce to the filling gradually, then taste.
What if the filling is watery?
Simmer uncovered for a few extra minutes to reduce the salsa liquid before stuffing.
What sides pair best with this dish?
Good pairings include Cabbage slaw; Extra salsa; Lime-dressed greens. Choose one or two based on how substantial you want the meal to be.