I like making tacos for dinner because they’re quick & easy AND super tasty. But let’s face it, they can become boring after awhile. That’s why I like experimenting and coming up with different varieties of tacos. With Thanksgiving coming up I figured I’d try out some seasonal ingredients in an unconventional way to make these Sweet Potato and Turkey Tacos.

This unconventional twist on tacos turned out to be awesome! I loved the sweet and spicy combination the sauce and sweet potatoes brought to the dish, and the black beans made them a bit more filling. Oh yeah, they’re also gluten free!

Cook’s Note – Sweet Potato Turkey Tacos:

• Chipotle sauce can be found right next to canned chipotle peppers in your supermarket. If you can’t find chipotle sauce, then buy chipotle peppers and use just the sauce from the can.
• The chipotle sauce makes this dish a bit spicy, if you’re not into spice then either cut back on the chipotle sauce or use your favorite mild salsa or enchilada sauce instead.

Sweet Potato & Turkey Tacos

Sweet Potato & Turkey Tacos: a gluten free dinner.

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Course: Entrée, Main Dish

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 12 Tacos

Ingredients

• 1 large sweet potato peeled and diced
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 Pound ground turkey
• 1 medium onion diced
• 2 large garlic cloves minced
• 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon table salt

Sauce

• 2 Tablespoons chipotle pepper sauce
• 2 Tablespoons honey
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 14.5 ounce can black beans drained
• 12 corn tortillas
• chopped cilantro
• Shredded Mexican Cheese Blend
• sour cream

Instructions

• Place the diced sweet potatoes in a medium microwave-safe bowl and cook in the microwave for 3 minutes. Stir the sweet potatoes and continue to cook until fork-tender, about another 2-4 minutes. Set aside.
• Make the sauce by whisking together the chipotle pepper sauce, honey, and water in a small bowl. Set aside.
• In a large skillet over medium heat add the olive oil and coat the pan. Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onions just begin to caramelize, about 7 minutes. Add the turkey and break apart any large chunks of meat with the backside of a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and crumbly, about 6 minutes. Add the taco seasoning and salt and cook while stirring for 1 minute. Stir in the chipotle pepper sauce mixture, black beans, and cooked sweet potatoes. Cook the mixture until the sauce reduces, about 3-5 minutes.
• Serve with warm corn tortillas (I personally like the yellow corn tortillas for this recipe) and garnish with cilantro, shredded cheese & sour cream.

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