Tex Mex Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Using a knife or a fork, carefully poke holes all over the sweet potatoes. Place the sweet potatoes onto a baking sheet and transfer to the oven. Bake for 45-55 minutes until fork tender.

Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and add the onion.  Saute for 5 minutes, then add beef and cook, breaking up large pieces, until just cooked through.  Add the salt, spices, tomato paste, and stock and cook for 5-7 minutes until thickened. 

Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and slice them open. Scoop about ⅓ cup of the inside and reserve for another use to make room for the stuffing.

Season the interior with salt and pepper and set aside.

In the pan with the beef, add ¼ cup of cheese and cilantro and toss to combine.

Using a spoon, stuff each sweet potato with equal parts of the mixture, don’t be afraid to be really generous.  Add remaining ¼ cup of cheese to the top.

Transfer the stuffed sweet potatoes back into the oven and let bake for another 10 minutes until warmed through and cheese is melted.

Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven, and top with or serve with garnishes.  Enjoy!