Beefy Stuffed Sweet Potato
Twice as nice and sweet to eat, this beef sweet potato recipe is a spud-tacular way to turn humble ingredients into a hearty, flavour-packed meal!
Ingredients
Method
1. Poke each sweet potato a few times and microwave until fork tender, about 10 minutes, rotating about halfway through. Set aside and keep warm.
2. Combine the chopped carrots, onions, tomatoes, garlic, 2 tablespoons of the vinegar, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, oregano, cayenne and a few grinds of black pepper in a food processor; pulse until coarsely chopped. Heat the oil in a large nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat, add the vegetable mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until dry, 3 to 4 minutes. Add 1/4 cup water and cook, scraping up any brown bits with a wooden spoon, until the water evaporates, about 1 minute. Add the ground beef and cook, stirring and breaking it up into smaller chunks, until browned and cooked through, about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat.
Split the potatoes in half, scoop out some of the warm flesh and add it to the beef mixture; stir to combine. Divide the potato halves among four plates and generously fill each half with the beef-potato mixture. Toss the shredded carrots with the coriander, the remaining 1 teaspoon vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Divide the carrot slaw among the four plates.
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This beef sweet potato recipe is a great way to ‘beef’ up your dinner routine!
You won’t believe how easy it is to transform everyday veg and lean ground beef into a show-stopping stuffed sweet spud! Roast your sweet potatoes in the oven or if you feel the need for speed, pop them in the microwave, then fill each one with perfectly-cooked beef, sauteed veg and a smorgasbord of sultry spices. This mega-mix of ground beef and sweet potato is as simple as it is scrumptious!
Our ground meat and sweet potatoes recipe is ridiculously tasty and easy to make at home. Start by microwaving or roasting your sweet potatoes until they’re meltingly soft and caramelised. Meanwhile, sizzle onions, carrots, tomatoes, garlic and spices in olive oil, then add the beef and let it brown to perfection. Stir a dash of red wine vinegar, letting everything simmer until the mixture is rich and unctuous and smells amazing! Then all you have to do is combine the sweet potato flesh with your mixture and pop it all back into the jackets.
The result? A sweet and savoury sensation that’s as comforting as it is nutritious. This beef sweet potato recipe is perfect for using up leftovers, meal prepping, or for quick and easy weeknight family dinners. Serve with a crisp green salad or a dollop of yogurt or sour cream for a meal that’ll have everyone wondering why you haven’t made them sooner! And if you want to put your own twist on this ground beef and sweet potato dish, try swapping in your favourite veggies, or give it a Mediterranean makeover with feta cheese and olives.
This ground meat and sweet potatoes recipe is a dinner winner, and if you’re looking for more sensational spuds, how about perfect potatoes au gratin, classic crispy potatoes with streaky bacon, garlic and parsley, or delectable dauphinoise potatoes for a dinner party delight.
