Sweet potatoes contain 438% more beta-carotene than carrots, making this the most nutrient-dense comfort food ever created.
Stuffed Sweet Potato with Meat
Indulge in these delicious stuffed sweet potatoes packed with savory ground meat, making them the ultimate guilt-free meal! With a sprinkle of smoky paprika and a handful of fresh herbs, this quick dish is not only satisfying but also perfect for anyone watching their calories. Dive into a wholesome bite that’s bursting with flavor and nutrition!
Prep
15
min
Cook
10
min
Serves
1
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 1🥬Fresh Produce(4)
- Garlic powder and onion powder to taste
- 1 onion, chopped
- Salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne
- 1 sweet potato
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 70 g light Greek yogurt (2.47 oz)
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 10 g honey (0.35 oz)
📦Other(1)
- 200 g minced meat (e.g., kangaroo) (0.44 lbs)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Wrap the sweet potato in paper, moisten with a little water, place in a bowl, and microwave for 10 minutes.
- 2
While the sweet potato is cooking, prepare the chopped onion and your preferred minced meat with the spices listed.
- 3
For the sauce, mix the light Greek yogurt with honey, garlic powder, onion powder, a little salt, and cayenne if you like it spicy.
- 4
Once the sweet potato is ready, unwrap it carefully, cut it open, fill it with the meat, and top with your new favorite sauce.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Pierce sweet potatoes 8-10 times with a fork before microwaving to prevent steam buildup that can cause explosive rupturing at internal pressures exceeding 15 PSI.technique8-10 pierces
- ✓Cook minced meat to exactly 160°F internal temperature and drain excess fat immediately to prevent the sweet potato from becoming soggy from rendered grease absorption.technique160°F internal temp
- ✓Let microwaved sweet potato rest for 2-3 minutes before cutting because internal temperature continues rising 10-15°F from residual steam, preventing burns and uneven cooking.timing2-3 minutes rest
- ✓Use Greek yogurt at room temperature for the sauce because cold dairy will seize when mixed with honey due to temperature differential causing protein coagulation.ingredient
- ✓Score the sweet potato flesh in a crosshatch pattern 1/4-inch deep before adding filling to create pockets that hold meat and prevent sliding off.technique1/4-inch deep
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Prep
15
min
Cook
10
min
Serves
1
people
Level
beginner
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Sweet potatoes contain 438% more beta-carotene than carrots, making this the most nutrient-dense comfort food ever created.
Stuffed Sweet Potato with Meat
Indulge in these delicious stuffed sweet potatoes packed with savory ground meat, making them the ultimate guilt-free meal! With a sprinkle of smoky paprika and a handful of fresh herbs, this quick dish is not only satisfying but also perfect for anyone watching their calories. Dive into a wholesome bite that’s bursting with flavor and nutrition!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 1🥬Fresh Produce(4)
- Garlic powder and onion powder to taste
- 1 onion, chopped
- Salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne
- 1 sweet potato
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 70 g light Greek yogurt (2.47 oz)
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 10 g honey (0.35 oz)
📦Other(1)
- 200 g minced meat (e.g., kangaroo) (0.44 lbs)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Wrap the sweet potato in paper, moisten with a little water, place in a bowl, and microwave for 10 minutes.
- 2
While the sweet potato is cooking, prepare the chopped onion and your preferred minced meat with the spices listed.
- 3
For the sauce, mix the light Greek yogurt with honey, garlic powder, onion powder, a little salt, and cayenne if you like it spicy.
- 4
Once the sweet potato is ready, unwrap it carefully, cut it open, fill it with the meat, and top with your new favorite sauce.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Pierce sweet potatoes 8-10 times with a fork before microwaving to prevent steam buildup that can cause explosive rupturing at internal pressures exceeding 15 PSI.technique8-10 pierces
- ✓Cook minced meat to exactly 160°F internal temperature and drain excess fat immediately to prevent the sweet potato from becoming soggy from rendered grease absorption.technique160°F internal temp
- ✓Let microwaved sweet potato rest for 2-3 minutes before cutting because internal temperature continues rising 10-15°F from residual steam, preventing burns and uneven cooking.timing2-3 minutes rest
- ✓Use Greek yogurt at room temperature for the sauce because cold dairy will seize when mixed with honey due to temperature differential causing protein coagulation.ingredient
- ✓Score the sweet potato flesh in a crosshatch pattern 1/4-inch deep before adding filling to create pockets that hold meat and prevent sliding off.technique1/4-inch deep