Description
Sweet Potato Taco Bites are the ultimate combination of sweet and savory. Roasted sweet potatoes are stuffed with taco-seasoned beef, melted cheese, and customizable toppings, making them perfect for parties, gatherings, or even weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium sweet potatoes
- ½ pound extra lean ground beef
- ⅓ cup diced red pepper
- ⅓ cup diced yellow onion
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 2 tbsp salsa
- 2 tbsp water
- ⅓ cup frozen corn kernels
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and roast sweet potatoes for 60–75 minutes.
- Cook ground beef, onion, and pepper; season with taco seasoning, salsa, and water. Stir in corn.
- Slice potatoes, mash flesh, season with salt and pepper, and fill with taco filling. Top with cheese.
- Bake for 5–10 minutes until cheese melts. Add toppings and serve warm.
Notes
- Use smaller sweet potatoes for appetizers or larger ones for a meal.
- Customize with toppings like black beans, jalapeños, or hot sauce.
- Make it vegetarian by swapping meat for black beans and mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting and baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired