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Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Beef & Cheese

Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are filled with seasoned beef tomatoes and melted cheese
A quick hearty meal ready in under 40 minutes
Perfect for easy dinners or meal prep
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small red onion diced
  • 1/2 yellow bell pepper diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 lb grass-fed ground beef
  • 1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes with juices
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced

Instructions
 

  • Pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork and microwave for 8–10 minutes. Flip and microwave another 8–10 minutes until tender.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic for 3–5 minutes until softened.
  • Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
  • Stir in diced tomatoes, salt, pepper, oregano, and basil. Cook for 1–2 minutes.
  • Mix in 3/4 cup of the cheese until melted.
  • Slice sweet potatoes in half and fluff the insides with a fork.
  • Fill each potato with the beef mixture to make Stuffed Sweet Potatoes.
  • Top with remaining cheese and green onions.
  • Serve warm and enjoy

Notes

Add black beans or corn for extra texture
Serve with a fresh green salad
Drizzle with tahini sauce for a twist