Stuffed Protein Sweet Potatoes

Name: Stuffed Protein Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 3 to 4
Ingredients: 3 Sweet potatoes; Olive oil; Salt and pepper; A pinch of cinnamon; 1 lb 85% Ground beef; ½ Yellow onion, diced; ½ Bell pepper, diced; Taco seasoning; Paprika; Avocado; Tomato; Cilantro; Lime; Sour cream

My forever comfort meal. One of my go-to weekly meal preps. I make these almost every week because they’re so easy, filling, and wildly delicious. High-protein, cozy, and totally customizable with your favorite toppings. Hope they make it into your weekly rotation

Total time: 55 min
Serves: 3 to 4
Published: November 17, 2025
Recipe by: Saba

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Stuffed Protein Sweet Potatoes

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 45 min
Total: 55 min
Serves: 3 to 4

Ingredients

3 Sweet potatoes
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
A pinch of cinnamon
1 lb 85% Ground beef
½ Yellow onion, diced
½ Bell pepper, diced
Taco seasoning
Paprika
Avocado
Tomato
Cilantro
Lime
Sour cream

Instructions

Step 1Slice sweet potatoes in half and place them cut-side down on a parchment-lined sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and a tiny pinch of cinnamon. Bake at 400°F for 45 minutes, until the insides are soft and caramelized
Step 2Sauté the onion and bell pepper in a little oil. Add the ground beef, break it up, and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and taco seasoning. Cook until browned and a little crispy on the edges. Top with chopped cilantro
Step 3Fluff the centers of the sweet potatoes (add cheese here if you want them extra cozy), pile on the beef, and load them up with avocado, tomato, cilantro, lime, and sour cream

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