Loaded Sweet Potatoes

• servings: Serves: 4
• total time: 2 hours 26 minutes

Ingredients

Sweet potatoes:

sweet potatoes - 4 medium (about 2 lb / 900 g)

olive oil - 1½ tbsp

salt - to taste

Beef filling:

ground beef - 1 lb (450 g)

onion - 1 small, finely chopped

garlic - 2 cloves, minced

olive oil - 1 tbsp

salt & black pepper - to taste

smoked paprika - 1 tsp (optional)

baby spinach - 2 cups (60 g)

Finish:

butter - 2-3 tbsp

shredded cheese (cheddar or mix) - 1½ cups (150 g)

sour cream - for serving

green onions - sliced

Optional extras:

guacamole

salsa

or simple topping: diced tomato + avocado + corn

HOW TO COOK:

Directions

Wash the sweet potatoes (do not peel). Rub with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 45-55 minutes, until very soft inside.

While the potatoes bake, heat a pan over medium heat. Add olive oil, onion, and cook 3-4 minutes until soft. Add garlic → cook 30 seconds. Add ground beef, season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook 6-8 minutes until browned. Stir in baby spinach and cook 1 minute, just until wilted. Set aside.

Remove potatoes from the oven. Slice each one lengthwise. Add butter directly into the hot potato and mash the inside with a fork until creamy.

Top each potato with beef filling, then sprinkle with cheese. Return to the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 8-10 minutes, until cheese melts.

Add a spoon of sour cream and sprinkle with green onions. Serve with guacamole and salsa on top or on the side (or keep it simple with tomato, avocado, and corn).

INFO (approx.)

Prep: 15 min  Cook: 60 min

560 kcal | 32 g protein | 28 g fat | 46 g carbs (per serving) #sweetpotatoes #potatoes #dinner #dinnerideas #recipe