Easy Stuffed Taco Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons onion powder
• 2 tablespoons cumin
• 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon seasoning salt , (such as Lawry's
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 2 large sweet potatoes
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion , cut into small dice
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 can black beans , 15 ounce
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 0.25 cups water
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• shredded cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   For taco seasoning, add chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, seasoned salt, and cayenne to a small bowl; stir to combine. Set aside.

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

3. 3

   Rub each sweet potato with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and 1/2 tablespoon taco seasoning. Wrap each sweet potato in foil and place on a baking sheet.

4. 4

   Bake in the preheated oven until fork tender, about 40 minutes.

5. 5

   Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil In a skillet over medium heat; add diced onion, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add ground beef and 1/4 cup taco seasoning; cook and stir beef until browned and crumbly, breaking up clumps with a spatula, and mixing in seasoning as beef cooks, 5 to 7 minutes.

6. 6

   Stir in black beans; cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. In a small bowl stir together cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir into the meat mixture and simmer until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

7. 7

   To serve, slice potatoes open, and add a pinch of taco seasoning to the inside of each potato. Spoon in meat; top with cheese, pico de gallo, jalapeno, sour cream, cilantro, and more taco seasoning. Serve immediately.