Beef and Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Enjoy these nutrient-packed beef and bean stuffed sweet potatoes for a wholesome and satisfying meal. Customize with your favorite toppings for extra flavor!

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Ingredients:

  • Medium sweet potatoes
  • 1/2 pound (225g) lean minced beef
  • 1/2 cup kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings: grated cheese, chopped green onions, sour cream, or avocado

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Bake Sweet Potatoes:

Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and pat them dry.

Pierce the sweet potatoes a few times with a fork or knife.

Place them on a baking sheet and bake for 45-60 minutes until tender.

3. Prepare Filling:

While sweet potatoes are baking, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Add minced beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.

Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional minute.

Stir in kidney beans, corn kernels, and tomato sauce.

Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 5-10 minutes.

4. Assemble Stuffed Potatoes:

Slice sweet potatoes lengthwise and fluff the flesh with a fork.

Divide the beef and bean mixture evenly among the sweet potatoes.

5. Add Toppings:

Top stuffed sweet potatoes with desired toppings such as grated cheese, chopped green onions, sour cream, or avocado.

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