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Easy Hot Honey Beef Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

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Spicy Hot Honey Beef Stuffed Sweet Potatoes! Flavorful ground beef meets sweet caramelized potatoes. GF, high-protein, perfect for easy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American Fusion
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • 4 sweet potatoes medium
  • 1 pound lean ground beef 85–90%
  • 1/4 cup hot honey divided
  • 1 yellow onion medium, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese optional
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 Hass avocado sliced, optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Slice sweet potatoes lengthwise, score the flesh, brush with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Place cut-side down and roast for 30-40 minutes until fork-tender.
  4. While potatoes roast, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté onion for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Add ground beef and cook for 6-8 minutes until browned. Drain excess grease if needed.
  7. Stir in smoked paprika, cumin, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
  8. Optionally, mix in reserved mashed sweet potato flesh for added moisture.
  9. Drizzle in 2 tablespoons hot honey and simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  10. Scoop a small portion from the roasted sweet potatoes to create boats, then fill with the beef mixture.
  11. Return to the oven for 5-7 minutes to warm through.
  12. Top with remaining hot honey, feta or goat cheese, fresh herbs, green onions, lime juice, and avocado if desired.
  13. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 32gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 520mgFiber: 7gSugar: 12g

Notes

Ingredient Swap: I've found that ground turkey or even lentils work beautifully here if you're looking for a meat-free option, just adjust the cooking time slightly.
Storage Tip: If you have any leftovers, I recommend