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Stuffed Sweet Potato

Name: Stuffed Sweet Potato
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 2 large sweet potatoes (8 oz each); 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; ½ pound ground beef; ½ small onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; ½ teaspoon chili powder; ¼ teaspoon cumin; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons beef broth or water; ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese; ¼ cup sour cream; 2 green onions, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional); Hot sauce (optional, for serving)

A soft, fluffy baked sweet potato split open and filled with seasoned ground beef, melted cheddar cheese, sour cream, and fresh toppings. A complete, satisfying meal in one potato.

792calper serving 35gprotein 52gcarbs 50gfat 10min prep 45min cook 2serves

✓ Macros from a nutrition database · per serving · developed by The Delicious Kitchen with AI assistance, not independently kitchen-tested · how we calculate this

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Stuffed Sweet Potato — common questions

Can I prepare the potatoes ahead?

Yes. Bake the sweet potatoes up to 1 day ahead, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate. Reheat them in a 350°F oven for 8–10 minutes until warm, or microwave for 2–3 minutes. Make the beef filling just before serving.

What if I don't have cheddar cheese?

Use Monterey Jack, pepper jack, or even mozzarella. Avoid low-melting cheeses like feta. You need about ¾ cup of any good melting cheese.

Can I use ground turkey or plant-based meat?

Yes. Ground turkey will cook in the same time and with the same method. Plant-based meat crumbles cook faster (3–4 minutes), so add them last and just warm through with the spices.

What if my potatoes are unevenly cooked?

Choose sweet potatoes of similar size and thickness. If some are much larger, start those a few minutes earlier. Pierce them all equally, and they should finish within a few minutes of each other.

What toppings work besides sour cream?

Plain Greek yogurt, Mexican crema, chopped bacon, jalapeños, black beans, corn, diced avocado, or cotija cheese are all excellent. Layer them on top after adding the beef.

How do I store leftovers?

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10–12 minutes until warm throughout. Do not microwave, as it will make the potato mushy; the oven keeps it fluffy.