# Loaded Sweet Potatoes

A hearty dish featuring baked sweet potatoes filled with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and fresh toppings.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 75 min
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- oven
- pan
- fork

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTGGvz9DCiL/?igsh=MTgxcGZhaXdpeTl2YQ==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/726ac29e-1691-4fcb-b840-1f603932a659
- Extracted: 2026-01-10

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