Loaded Chipotle Beef Sweet Potato Skins You’ll Love!
Delicious sweet potato skins loaded with chipotle beef, cheese, and toppings for a perfect appetizer or meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon chipotle seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork, then bake for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned, then add chipotle seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Once the sweet potatoes are cool, cut them in half and scoop out some flesh to create a boat.
- Fill each sweet potato half with the chipotle beef mixture and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Serve topped with sour cream and green onions.
Notes
- Feel free to add other toppings like avocado or jalapeños.
- These can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sweet potato skin
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg