Hot Honey Ground Beef & Sweet Potato Boats
A vibrant weeknight dinner that combines hearty ground beef and sweet potatoes, enhanced by the sweetness of hot honey for a satisfying and nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes Washed and poked with a fork
- 1 pound ground beef Use lean cuts for better health benefits
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil For sautéing
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup hot honey
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional) For topping
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and poke the skins with a fork several times.
- Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for about 45-50 minutes or until soft.
- While the sweet potatoes roast, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Cooking
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned (about 7-10 minutes).
- Mix in the smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper, stirring until evenly coated.
- Incorporate the black beans and corn, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
- Once the sweet potatoes are ready, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly.
- Slice each sweet potato in half lengthwise and scoop out some flesh to make space for the filling.
- Mix the hot honey into the ground beef mixture and stir until evenly combined.
- Spoon the hot honey beef mixture generously into the hollowed sweet potato halves.
- If you choose, top with shredded cheese and place back in the oven for 5-7 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
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Notes
Consider pairing with a crisp green salad or tortilla chips for added texture. You can customize the heat level by offering extra hot honey or spicy sauce on the side.