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Smoky Beef Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Hot Honey

Hot Honey Beef & Sweet Potato Boats: a savory, hearty weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 1
Course: Beef
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potato Boats
  • 2 large Sweet Potatoes orange or purple variety
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil can substitute with avocado oil
For the Beef Filling
  • 1 pound Ground Beef or ground turkey/lentils for lighter option
  • 1 medium Onion diced; shallots can be used
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced; or use garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chili Flakes adjust to taste
  • 1/4 cup Hot Honey or substitute with regular honey and cayenne
For Garnishing
  • 1/2 cup Feta or Goat Cheese optional
  • Fresh Herbs like cilantro or parsley
  • 2 stalks Green Onions sliced; or chives as alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice or lemon juice

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Wash the sweet potatoes, slice them lengthwise, score the flesh, brush with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and roast cut-side down for 30–40 minutes.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté diced onion for 3–4 minutes, add minced garlic, and cook for 1 more minute.
  4. Add ground beef to the skillet, cook until browned (6–8 minutes), and drain any excess fat.
  5. Stir in smoked paprika, cumin, chili flakes, salt, and pepper, then remove sweet potato flesh and combine with beef mixture and hot honey.
  6. Fill roasted sweet potato boats with the mixture, bake for an additional 5–7 minutes until bubbling.
  7. Garnish with hot honey, feta or goat cheese, fresh herbs, and lime juice before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 20gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7g

Notes

Avoid overcooking the sweet potatoes. Customize heat levels with chili flakes and hot honey as desired. Store garnishes separately until serving.

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