Loaded Baked Sweet Potato with Ground Meat and Avocado
Crispy caramelized sweet potatoes baked face down, then loaded with seasoned ground meat, fresh salsa, and avocado for a simple, high-protein meal prep.
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Nutrition Facts
EstimatedPer serving
Calories
500 cal
Protein
30 g
Carbs
33 g
Fat
34 g
Fiber
8 g
Zest Score
Great high-protein meal prep concept, but it is missing critical cooking times, temperatures, and ingredient quantities.
Ingredients
- sweet potato (halved lengthwise)
- salt
- pepper
- ground meat (cooked)
- diced tomatoes (for salsa)
- red onion (diced, for salsa)
- fresh herbs (for salsa)
- avocado (sliced)
- cheese (for topping)
Instructions
- 1
Slice sweet potato in half lengthwise.
2 min - 2
Season the cut sides with salt and pepper.
1 min - 3
Place sweet potato halves cut-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake until crispy and caramelized.
- 4
Once baked, transfer sweet potato to a bowl and mash the insides with a fork.
2 min - 5
Top the mashed sweet potato with cooked ground meat.
1 min - 6
Add fresh salsa made from diced tomatoes, red onion, and herbs on top of the meat.
2 min - 7
Add sliced avocado and season with additional salt.
1 min - 8
Finish with cheese on top and serve.
1 min
Community Notes
From 48 comments
Tips
- Add sauce for more flavor (e.g., Greek yogurt, chipotle adobo, lime, cilantro).
- Bake sweet potatoes at 180°C (350°F) for 30-40 minutes.
- Top with cottage cheese for extra protein and creaminess.
- Reduce the amount of taco meat if desired.
Sweet potatoes can cause gas in some people.
Sweet potatoes mixed with avocado and other toppings may cause heartburn.
Sweet potatoes can remain hard if not cooked long enough; ensure they are fully soft before serving.
The recipe is generally well-received, especially as a post-gym meal. However, some commenters express frustration with cooking sweet potatoes (hardness) and report digestive issues like gas and heartburn. Tips include adding sauce, adjusting cooking time/temperature, and using cottage cheese as a topping.