Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 lb lean ground beef
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1 white onion, chopped
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp chili powder
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1/2 tsp ground cumin
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1/2 tsp sea salt
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1/2 tsp ground black pepper
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1/2 tsp ground paprika
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1/4 tsp garlic powder
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1/4 tsp onion powder
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1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
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1/4 tsp dried oregano
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1 cup chunky salsa
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1/2 cup water
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4 sweet potatoes
→ Toppings
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Shredded mozzarella
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Diced tomatoes
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Mashed avocado
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Sour cream
# Instructions:
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Poke holes all over the sweet potatoes with a fork. Add to a bowl or plate with some water and microwave on high for 10 minutes. If not cooked, microwave for an additional 5 minutes. Cook in two batches if necessary.
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Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, onion, and garlic. Stir and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain the grease.
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Add chili powder, cumin, sea salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, crushed red pepper flakes, dried oregano, salsa, and water. Stir well and cook on low heat for 5 minutes.
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Once sweet potatoes are cooked, let them cool slightly. Slice each lengthwise to open without cutting through completely. Stuff with cooked beef mixture.
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Top stuffed sweet potatoes with shredded mozzarella, diced tomatoes, mashed avocado, and sour cream. Serve immediately.
# Notes:
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You can cook sweet potatoes in batches if your microwave is small.