Hot Honey Ground Beef & Roasted Sweet Potato Boats
Delicious roasted sweet potatoes filled with seasoned ground beef and drizzled with hot honey, perfect for weeknight meals or gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Sweet Potatoes
- 4 medium sweet potatoes Wash and pierce with a fork before roasting.
For the Beef Filling
- 1 pound ground beef Use lean ground beef for healthier option.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil For sautéing.
- 1 small onion, diced Adds sweetness and depth to the filling.
- 2 cloves garlic, minced Enhances flavor.
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder Adjust based on heat preference.
- 1/4 cup hot honey
- to taste Salt and pepper For seasoning.
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Avocado slices (for serving)
- Crumbled feta or goat cheese (optional)
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Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash the sweet potatoes and pierce them a few times with a fork. Place them on a baking sheet and roast for about 45-60 minutes or until soft.
Cooking the Beef
- While the sweet potatoes roast, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet. Use a wooden spoon to break the meat into small pieces. Cook until browned and cooked through.
- Season the meat with smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Drizzle the hot honey over the cooked beef and stir until the meat is well coated. Remove from heat.
Assembly and Serving
- Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, let them cool slightly. Slice each potato in half lengthwise and scoop out a bit of the flesh to create a boat.
- Fill each sweet potato half with the hot honey ground beef mixture.
- Serve warm and garnish with chopped cilantro and avocado slices. If desired, sprinkle some crumbled feta or goat cheese on top.
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Notes
For variation, substitute ground chicken or turkey, or use lentils for a vegetarian option. Adjust spices according to preference.