Stuffed Sweet Potato with Ground Turkey is flavorful, filling, packed with protein, and honestly one of the easiest weeknight dinners you’ll ever make. If you’re someone who doesn’t eat ground beef, doesn’t love the flavor, or simply wants a lighter alternative, this recipe gives you all the cozy comfort of the viral trend with a few simple swaps.
Made with lean ground turkey from Jennie-O®, roasted sweet potatoes, taco seasoning, melty cheese, and your favorite toppings, this recipe tastes like a giant stuffed taco baked potato—and I’m not mad about it.
My husband requests this one constantly, and it’s become one of our favorite post-workout meals because it’s loaded with protein and keeps us full for hours.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- High-protein and satisfying
- Easy weeknight dinner
- Great for meal prep
- Family-friendly
- Uses simple ingredients
- Ready with minimal hands-on cooking
- A lighter twist on the viral sweet potato ground beef bowl
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 1 lb Jennie-O® Extra Lean Ground Turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- ¼ cup water
- Shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- Optional toppings:
- Diced avocado
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Pico de gallo
- Green onions
- Jalapeños
- Fresh cilantro
- Hot sauce
How to Make Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Ground Turkey
Step 1: Roast the Sweet Potatoes
Preheat your oven to 400°F.
Wash and dry the sweet potatoes, then place them on a baking sheet. Roast for 45–60 minutes, or until fork tender.
Step 2: Cook the Ground Turkey
While the sweet potatoes cook, heat a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the Jennie-O® Extra Lean Ground Turkey and cook, breaking it apart as it browns.
Once fully cooked, stir in the taco seasoning and water. Let everything simmer for 2–3 minutes until the turkey is well coated and flavorful.
Step 3: Assemble
Slice each sweet potato down the center and gently fluff the inside with a fork.
Add a generous sprinkle of cheese directly into the hot sweet potato so it melts into all those fluffy pockets.
Top with the taco-seasoned ground turkey.
Step 4: Finish with Toppings
Add your favorite toppings and serve immediately.
I love mine with avocado, pico de gallo, cilantro, and a little hot sauce. The combination of the sweet potato, savory turkey, melted cheese, and taco toppings is absolutely unreal.
Tips for the Best Stuffed Sweet Potato
- Roast extra sweet potatoes for easy meal prep throughout the week.
- Don’t skip fluffing the potato—it creates the perfect base for the cheese to melt into.
- Use freshly shredded cheese for the best melt.
- Customize the toppings based on what you have in the fridge.
- Make it even higher in protein by adding Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make these ahead of time?
Absolutely. Roast the sweet potatoes and cook the turkey in advance. Store separately and assemble when ready to eat.
What cheese works best?
Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, or a Mexican blend all work beautifully.
Stuffed Sweet Potato with Ground Turkey
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 1 lb Jennie-O® Extra Lean Ground Turkey
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- ¼ cup water, chicken stock or bone broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- Optional toppings:
- Diced avocado
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Pico de gallo
- Green onions
- Jalapeños
- Fresh cilantro
- Hot sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Wash and dry the sweet potatoes, then place them on a baking sheet. Roast for 45–60 minutes, or until fork tender.
- While the sweet potatoes cook, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and the Jennie-O® Extra Lean Ground Turkey and cook, breaking it apart as it browns.
- Once fully cooked, stir in the taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, until the turkey is evenly coated and flavorful.
- Slice each sweet potato down the center and fluff the inside with a fork.
- Sprinkle cheese directly into the hot sweet potato and allow it to melt.
- Top with the taco-seasoned ground turkey.
- Finish with your favorite toppings such as avocado, pico de gallo, cilantro, Greek yogurt, sour cream, jalapeños, or hot sauce.
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This stuffed sweet potato with ground turkey is one of those recipes that checks every box: quick, easy, filling, protein-packed, and incredibly delicious.
It’s everything people love about the viral sweet potato ground beef trend, just with a lighter twist that my family genuinely prefers. Between the tender roasted sweet potato, flavorful taco-seasoned turkey, and melty cheese, it’s the kind of meal that feels comforting while still helping you stay on track with your goals.
And if you’re looking for a weeknight dinner cheat code or a satisfying post-gym meal, this is it.
