Loaded Sweet Potatoes

75 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Wash the sweet potatoes (do not peel). Rub with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
  2. 2Wash the sweet potatoes (do not peel). Rub with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
  3. 3Wash the sweet potatoes (do not peel). Rub with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
  4. 4Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 45-55 minutes, until very soft inside.
  5. 5Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 45-55 minutes, until very soft inside.
  6. 6Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 45-55 minutes, until very soft inside.
  7. 7While the potatoes bake, heat a pan over medium heat.
  8. 8While the potatoes bake, heat a pan over medium heat.
  9. 9While the potatoes bake, heat a pan over medium heat.
  10. 10Add olive oil, onion, and cook 3-4 minutes until soft.
  11. 11Add olive oil, onion, and cook 3-4 minutes until soft.
  12. 12Add olive oil, onion, and cook 3-4 minutes until soft.
  13. 13Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  14. 14Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  15. 15Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  16. 16Add ground beef, season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  17. 17Add ground beef, season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  18. 18Add ground beef, season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  19. 19Cook 6-8 minutes until browned.
  20. 20Cook 6-8 minutes until browned.
  21. 21Cook 6-8 minutes until browned.
  22. 22Stir in baby spinach and cook 1 minute, just until wilted. Set aside.
  23. 23Stir in baby spinach and cook 1 minute, just until wilted. Set aside.
  24. 24Stir in baby spinach and cook 1 minute, just until wilted. Set aside.
  25. 25Remove potatoes from the oven.
  26. 26Remove potatoes from the oven.
  27. 27Remove potatoes from the oven.
  28. 28Slice each one lengthwise.
  29. 29Slice each one lengthwise.
  30. 30Slice each one lengthwise.
  31. 31Add butter directly into the hot potato and mash the inside with a fork until creamy.
  32. 32Add butter directly into the hot potato and mash the inside with a fork until creamy.
  33. 33Add butter directly into the hot potato and mash the inside with a fork until creamy.
  34. 34Top each potato with beef filling, then sprinkle with cheese.
  35. 35Top each potato with beef filling, then sprinkle with cheese.
  36. 36Top each potato with beef filling, then sprinkle with cheese.
  37. 37Return to the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 8-10 minutes, until cheese melts.
  38. 38Return to the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 8-10 minutes, until cheese melts.
  39. 39Return to the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 8-10 minutes, until cheese melts.
  40. 40Add a spoon of sour cream and sprinkle with green onions.
  41. 41Add a spoon of sour cream and sprinkle with green onions.
  42. 42Add a spoon of sour cream and sprinkle with green onions.
  43. 43Serve with guacamole and salsa on top or on the side (or keep it simple with tomato, avocado, and corn).
  44. 44Serve with guacamole and salsa on top or on the side (or keep it simple with tomato, avocado, and corn).
  45. 45Serve with guacamole and salsa on top or on the side (or keep it simple with tomato, avocado, and corn).

Ingredients

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes
  • 4 medium sweet potatoes
  • 4 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1.5 tbsp olive oil
  • 1.5 tbsp olive oil
  • 1.5 tbsp olive oil
  • to taste salt
  • to taste salt
  • to taste salt
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • to taste salt & black pepper
  • to taste salt & black pepper
  • to taste salt & black pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 2 -3 tbsp butter
  • 2 -3 tbsp butter
  • 2 -3 tbsp butter
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or mix)
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or mix)
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or mix)
  • for serving sour cream
  • for serving sour cream
  • for serving sour cream
  • green onions, sliced
  • green onions, sliced
  • green onions, sliced
  • guacamole
  • guacamole
  • guacamole
  • salsa
  • salsa
  • salsa
  • diced tomato
  • diced tomato
  • diced tomato
  • avocado
  • avocado
  • avocado
  • corn
  • corn
  • corn

Equipment

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