Mexican Style Beef Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Enjoy these loaded stuffed sweet potatoes featuring a savory mix of lean beef, fresh vegetables, and delightful creamy layers. The optional toppings add extra flair, making it a satisfying and customizable meal. Perfect for a wholesome dinner!
Ingredients:
- Medium sweet potatoes
- 1/2 pound (225g) lean minced beef
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup avocado cream
- 1/2 cup cheese sauce
- 1 red onion, diced
- 1 spring onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: grated cheese, chopped green onions, sour cream, or avocado
Instructions:
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1. Preheat Oven:
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
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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.
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3. Cook Minced Beef:
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add diced red onion and cook until softened.
Add minced beef, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Cook until browned.
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4. Prepare Filling:
In a bowl, combine the cooked minced beef, halved cherry tomatoes, and finely chopped spring onions.
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5. Assemble Stuffed Potatoes:
Slice sweet potatoes lengthwise and fluff the flesh with a fork.
Spoon the beef and veggie mixture into each sweet potato.
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6. Add Creamy Layers:
Drizzle avocado cream and cheese sauce over the beef mixture.
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7. Optional Toppings:
Customize with your preferred toppings like grated cheese, chopped green onions, sour cream, or avocado.
#Gluten-free #Dairy-free #Egg free #High protein