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Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Recipe


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4.8 from 10 reviews

  • Author: Sophia
  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 people
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a delicious and satisfying meal perfect for dinner. Flavorful seasoned meat atop perfectly cooked sweet potatoes, baked to perfection. A wholesome and hearty dish that’s sure to impress!


Ingredients

Sweet Potatoes:

  • 4 medium-size sweet potatoes

Seasoned Meat:

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup onion finely chopped, (about one small onion)
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt or to taste
  • ¼ tsp coarse black pepper or to taste
  • 4 cloves of garlic finely chopped
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 pound ground beef or meat of choice
  • ½ tsp kosher salt or to taste
  • 1 tbsp Turkish red pepper paste or any other red pepper paste
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp dried mint or 7 mint leaves, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill finely chopped

Tomato Sauce:

  • 1 cup of water
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • Pinch of salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook the sweet potatoes: Cook the sweet potatoes using any preferred method mentioned in the notes. Set aside to cool.
  2. Cook the meat: Heat a skillet, sauté onions, garlic, spices, and meat. Cook until browned. Add pastes, herbs, and water. Cook for 10 minutes.
  3. Make the tomato sauce: Whisk water, tomato paste, salt, and pepper to make a sauce.
  4. Putting it all together: Pour tomato sauce in a baking dish. Slice sweet potatoes, top with meat mixture, and bake at 425°F for 15 minutes.
  5. Allow to cool before serving.

Notes

  • For all methods of cooking sweet potatoes, wash and dry thoroughly.
  • Microwave sweet potatoes: Pierce and microwave for 5-6 minutes.
  • Instant pot sweet potato: Cook for 20 minutes in Instant Pot.
  • Oven-baked sweet potato: Bake at 425°F for 45-50 minutes.
  • Prep Time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sweet potato
  • Calories: 594 kcal
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 1030mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 57g
  • Fiber: 9g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 81mg