Description
These blood sugar-friendly Sweet Potato Taco Boats are a colorful, balanced meal with protein, fiber, and healthy fats—perfect for people with diabetes. Easy to meal prep and absolutely delicious!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
4 medium sweet potatoes
1 lb. (450g) lean ground beef (5% fat)
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp. taco seasoning
4 oz. (115g) tomato sauce
4 fl oz. (115ml) beef stock
Fresh Salsa:
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1.8 oz. (50g) red onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 tsp. jalapeño, chopped (seeded for less heat)
Fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tbsp. lime juice
Instructions
Prep the Potatoes:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and dry sweet potatoes, then pierce with a fork and rub with 1 tbsp. olive oil. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until fork-tender.
Cook the Beef:
Heat 1 tbsp. olive oil in a skillet. Brown the beef over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic, cooking until softened.
Simmer the Filling:
Add taco seasoning, tomato sauce, and beef stock. Stir, season to taste, reduce heat, and let it simmer covered for 20–25 minutes.
Make the Salsa:
Mix tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
Assemble:
Slice sweet potatoes open lengthwise, fluff with a fork if desired, and top with the taco beef mixture. Add fresh salsa on top.
Serve:
Garnish with extra cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice. Enjoy!
Notes
- Make Ahead: Bake sweet potatoes and prep beef filling 2–3 days in advance. Store separately and assemble when ready to eat.
- Customize: Swap ground beef for ground turkey, chicken, or black beans for a plant-based version.
- Low-Carb Option: Use roasted zucchini boats or bell peppers instead of sweet potatoes for an ultra-low-carb variation.
- Cut down on the cooking time by microwaving your potatoes for 5 minutes, and then baking them. for 25-35 minutes. It will help the oven cook them all the way through faster.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked + Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 299
- Sugar: 10.6 g
- Sodium: 327.9 mg
- Fat: 3.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 37.6 g
- Fiber: 6.6 g
- Protein: 28.9 g
- Cholesterol: 67.8 mg