Taco Beef Baked Sweet Potato

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F. Pierce the sweet potatoes several times with a fork, drizzle with olive oil, and rub the oil over the skins. Place them on a baking sheet and bake for 70–90 minutes, until very tender and easily pierced with a fork.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned.

3. 3

   Add the taco seasoning and water according to the package instructions. Stir and let it simmer briefly until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat.

4. 4

   Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, transfer them to a baking dish. Slice them open and gently mash the inside with a fork.

5. 5

   Spoon the taco beef evenly over the sweet potatoes and top with the shredded cheddar.

6. 6

   Bake for 10–15 minutes, until the cheese is melted.

7. 7

   Serve topped with sliced avocado.