Sweet Potato Taco Boats with Ground Beef

Sweet Potato Taco Boats with Ground Beef

a twist on taco night

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 1h
Total Time: 1h 5m
Temp.: 400 ºF
Servings: 3
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (19 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

941
calories
55.8g
fat
39.6g
carbohydrates
61.7g
protein
215mg
cholesterol
1982mg
sodium
Sweet Potato Taco Boats with Ground Beef

Recipe Description

Looking for a new comforting and easy dinner recipe? Try these Sweet Potato Taco Boats with Ground Beef! One of my favorite ways to change things up is to take recipes I know and love and jazz them up. Here, I swap the tortillas for baked sweet potatoes and top them with spiced ground beef, tomatoes, avocados, a sprinkle of cheese, and a generous dollop of sour cream. The result is a dish that’s both hearty and refreshing, with the sweetness of the potatoes balancing the savory flavors of the beef and spices. It’s a quick and easy way to switch up your dinner routine using simple ingredients.

To start, preheat your oven and bake sweet potatoes wrapped in foil for 45 minutes. While they bake, cook one pound of ground beef in a skillet with olive oil and spices until browned. Once the sweet potatoes are done, cut a slit in each and fill them up with the beef mixture. Add diced cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, spicy Pepper Jack cheese, and a dollop of sour cream. Don’t forget a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for the perfect finish!   

To make the Sweet Potato Taco Boats with Ground Beef, you will need the following ingredients:

 

Ingredients for Sweet Potato Taco Boats with Ground Beef

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat oven

    5 min

    Preheat your oven to 400 ºF.

  2. 2

    Bake sweet potatoes

    45 min
    Step 2 - Sweet Potato Taco Boats with Ground Beef

    Wrap the sweet potatoes in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 45 minutes or until fork-tender.

  3. 3

    Make stuffing: Heat oil and cook ground beef

    5 min
    Step 3 - Sweet Potato Taco Boats with Ground Beef

    In a skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 pound lean ground beef and cook, crumbling the meat with a wooden spoon.

  4. 4

    Add spices

    10 min
    Step 4 - Sweet Potato Taco Boats with Ground BeefStep 4 - Sweet Potato Taco Boats with Ground Beef

    Stir in 1 ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon dried onion powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, and ½ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes and cook for 10-12 minutes or until the beef is browned. Remove from the heat and cover with a lid to keep warm.

  5. 5

    Cut a slit in sweet potatoes

    3 min
    Step 5 - Sweet Potato Taco Boats with Ground BeefStep 5 - Sweet Potato Taco Boats with Ground Beef

    Once the sweet potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and carefully unwrap them. Cut a slit in the center of each sweet potato and gently squeeze to open.

  6. 6

    Stuff sweet potatoes

    2 min
    Step 6 - Sweet Potato Taco Boats with Ground Beef

    Evenly divide the ground beef mixture between the sweet potatoes. Sprinkle each sweet potato half with grated Pepper Jack cheese.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Step 7 - Sweet Potato Taco Boats with Ground Beef

    To serve, top the sweet potatoes with diced tomatoes and avocados, shredded cheese, and a large dollop of sour cream. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.

Looking for a comforting and easy dinner recipe that's a breeze to make? Here's Sweet Potato Taco Boats with Ground Beef, a simple yet delicious twist on tacos. We swap the tortillas for baked sweet potatoes and top them with spiced ground beef, tomatoes, avocados, cheese, and a dollop of sour cream. Made it? Let us know in the comments below!

About the author

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (19 reviews)
Frankie
May 4, 2025
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Yo, these Sweet Potato Taco Boats are next level! My kids devoured 'em, and I felt like a rockstar chef. Swapping tortillas for sweet potatoes is pure genius. Super easy too! Dinner just got a major upgrade in our house. Can't wait to make 'em again!

Paula
March 27, 2025
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Best dinner ever! My fam loved it!

Ricky88
March 26, 2025
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Yummm! Made these Sweet Potato Taco Boats for family night, and they ate every bite! Kids loved helpin' stuff 'em with all the toppings. Such a fun twist on tacos, super delish and easy to whip up. Def gonna do this again!

Fiona
March 24, 2025
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OMG, these Sweet Potato Taco Boats are lit! I whipped them up for my bestie night, and we were obsessed! The sweet tater + beef combo is on point. Def making this again!

Oliver Green
March 18, 2025
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Delicious! My kids loved the sweet potatoes instead of tortillas!

Yara
March 14, 2025
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Love these taco boats, so yum! Made 'em for my friends last week, and they loved it. So easy to whip up, wud def make again.

Sophie
March 10, 2025
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Délicieux!

Ursie
March 9, 2025
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These taco boats were a hit with my kids! We love making them on family taco night together.

Paula Johnson
March 4, 2025
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Delicious!

Carmen Smith
February 27, 2025
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Super tasty and easy! Made it for the fam and they loved it.

Paul
February 24, 2025
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I recently tried the Sweet Potato Taco Boats, and they were fantastic. I cooked them for a small gathering, and everyone loved them. The sweet potatoes brought a nice twist, and it was comforting yet light. I felt like a pro chef. This will definetly be a go-to for me.

Marta
February 22, 2025
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Delizioso! I made these taco boats for my husband's birthday and they were a hit! Super easy and everyone loved the sweet potatoes instead of tortillas. Definitely making again!

Kevin
February 5, 2025
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I made these Sweet Potato Taco Boats for my family last week. We all loved how easy and tasty they were. I had a long day at work and it felt great to serve my loved ones something sooo comforting and flavorful. Thank you for this recipe!

Karen
February 2, 2025
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I made these Sweet Potato Taco Boats for my family last week, and they loved them! The blend of sweet potatoes and spiced beef was a hit at dinner. Such a fun twist on tacos!

Zazou
February 1, 2025
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Simply delicious happiness!

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