8 years ago

Loaded Beef & Veggie Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes are transformed into a hearty main dish, topped with delicious seasoned ground beef and vegetables.

Ingredients

  • 2-3 (approximately 2 pounds) sweet potatoes
  • 1 pound ground beef, 92% lean grass-fed
  • ¾ cup white onion, chopped
  • ½ cup red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Lunds & Byerlys Ground Cumin
  • ½ teaspoon Lunds & Byerlys Dried Oregano
  • 2 teaspoons Lunds & Byerlys Smoked Spanish Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Lunds & Byerlys Turmeric Powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Lunds & Byerlys Sea Salt
  • 1 tablespoon California Olive Ranch Olive Oil
  • 1 cup dinosaur kale, chopped
  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup fresh tomatoes, finely chopped
  • ½ cup spicy Greek olive mix, found in our olive bar
  • 1 medium avocado

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 400 F. With a fork, pierce sweet potatoes 4-5 times. Place on baking sheet lined with foil. Bake until tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef on medium-high heat. Drain the fat. Add the onions, bell peppers, all the spices, salt and olive oil and sauté mixture for 10 minutes.
  3. Add the kale and half cup of water and mix well. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Add the tomatoes and olives and continue simmering for 5 minutes.
  5. Slice open sweet potatoes. Place beef mixture on sweet potatoes and top with avocado slices.

NUTRITION INFORMATION

Calories: 360 Total Fat: 15g Saturated Fat: 4g Trans Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 420mg Carbohydrate: 38g Fiber: 7g Sugars: 8g Protein: 19g

Nutrition content of this recipe is calculated by a registered dietitian nutritionist. Due to variations in ingredients and measurements, values are approximations. Nutrients provided for this recipe represent values based on the best available information. This information is not intended to treat or diagnose. Please consult your physician for diet recommendations specific to your personal needs.