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Stuffed Sweet Potatoes


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 75 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

Delicious stuffed sweet potatoes filled with ground beef, spices, and topped with cheese and guacamole.


Ingredients

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  • 4 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 red onion (diced)
  • 3 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar (depending on brand and preference)
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2/3 cup chicken broth (or any broth)
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1/2 cup cilantro (diced)
  • 1/2 cup diced tomato
  • 1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese
  • 1/2 cup guacamole

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Wash your potatoes and dry well. Stab each with a fork a few times and place on a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Bake for about 45-60 minutes or until easily pierced with a fork. Exact bake time will depend on the size of your potatoes!
  4. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef. Once it starts to brown, add in the diced onion and cook until the beef is cooked through.
  5. Mix in the spices, salt, brown sugar, cornstarch and broth. Stir well to combine, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the mixture thickens.
  6. Stir in the corn and cilantro. When the potatoes are done, slice in half lengthwise and lightly mash the inside.
  7. Scoop the filling into the potatoes, then top with the tomatoes, cheese, guac, extra cilantro or whatever else you like. I also love a drizzle of my cilantro lime crema!

Notes

  • This recipe is easily customizable with your favorite toppings.
  • Cooking time may vary based on the size of the sweet potatoes.
  • Feel free to adjust the spices to your preference.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg