Description
Savory ground beef and caramelized sweet potatoes come together in these cozy, spicy, and sweet potato boats topped with a drizzle of hot honey and a dollop of yogurt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 2–2.5 lbs total)
- 1 lb ground beef (85/15 or 80/20)
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1–2 tbsp hot honey (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4–1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for roasting and cooking)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or pepper jack)
- Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 lime (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes well, then pat dry.
- Place the whole potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 35–50 minutes until tender.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil, then add the diced onion.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned without too much stirring.
- Once the beef is browned, add garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, cayenne, and hot honey to the pan.
- When sweet potatoes are tender, slice them, scoop out some flesh, and fill with the beef mixture.
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the top and place under the broiler for 2–3 minutes until melted.
- Drizzle with extra hot honey, add a dollop of yogurt, sprinkle with cilantro, and serve.
Notes
Serve these boats with a crisp salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal. They store well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 boat
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: sweet potato, beef, comfort food, hot honey, easy dinner, cozy recipe