Hot Honey Ground Beef & Sweet Potato Boats
These delightful boats combine savory ground beef with sweet roasted sweet potatoes, offering a perfect balance of flavor that makes for a fun weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
For the sweet potato boats
- 4 medium sweet potatoes Wash and scrub before baking.
For the filling
- 1 pound ground beef Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken.
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup corn kernels Fresh or frozen.
- 2 tablespoons hot honey Adds a sweet and spicy kick.
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese Cheddar or your choice.
- Fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes. Poke holes in each potato with a fork to allow steam to escape.
- Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for about 45-60 minutes or until tender.
Cooking the filling
- In a skillet over medium heat, add a drizzle of oil and sauté the diced onion until translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and bell pepper, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it into smaller pieces as it cooks.
- Stir in the corn, smoked paprika, cumin, hot honey, and soy sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.
Assembling the boats
- Once the sweet potatoes are tender, remove them from the oven and let cool slightly.
- Carefully cut each sweet potato in half lengthwise and scoop out some flesh from each half, creating a boat.
- Fill each potato half with the hot honey ground beef mixture, mounding it generously.
- Top each filled boat with shredded cheese and return to the oven for another 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh cilantro or green onions, and serve warm.
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Notes
For serving, consider offering additional toppings or sauces on the side like sour cream, avocado, or extra hot honey. These boats can be paired with fresh greens or a light salad on the side.